Wheel
A wheel is a rotating component intended to turn on an axle bearing. The wheel is one of the key components of the wheel and axle which is one of the six simple machines. Wheels, in conjunction with axles, allow heavy objects to be moved easily facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Wheels are also used for other purposes, such as a ship's wheel, steering wheel, potter's wheel, and flywheel.
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- nounA circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
- nounThe breaking wheel, an old instrument of torture.
- verbTo roll along on wheels.
- verbTo transport something or someone using any wheeled mechanism, such as a wheelchair.
- noun(by meronymy) An automobile or other vehicle; a set of wheels
- nounWell-developed thigh muscles.
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