1. (

• wheel

) 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. (

• steering_wheel ,
• wheel ,

) a handwheel that is used for steering ;

3. (

• wheel

) forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn" ;

4. (

• wheel ,

) a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel ;

5. (

• roulette_wheel ,
• wheel ,

) 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. (

• rack ,
• wheel ,

) an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims ;

7. (

• bicycle ,
• bike ,
• wheel ,
• cycle

) a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals ;

1. (

• wheel ,
• wheel_around

) change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left" ;

2. (

• wheel ,
• wheel_around ,

) wheel somebody or something ;

3. (

• wheel ,
• roll ,

) move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds" ;

4. (

• bicycle ,
• cycle ,
• bike ,
• pedal ,
• wheel ,

) ride a bicycle ;