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'wheel' - used as a noun
Synonyms for 'wheel'
1. a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
2. a handwheel that is used for steering
3. forces that provide energy and direction
the wheels of government began to turn
4. a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
5. game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
6. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
7. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

'wheel' - used as a verb
8. change directions as if revolving on a pivot
They wheeled their horses around and left
9. wheel somebody or something
10. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
11. ride a bicycle

derived forms
1. Wheel / Plural
wheels
2. Wheel / Past
wheeled
3. Wheel / Third Person
wheels
4. Wheel / Present Participle
wheeling
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