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Words with a similar base: roulette_wheel, steering_wheel, wheel, wheel_around

'wheel'

[wheel.n.01] as in: 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)

'wheel'

[steering_wheel.n.01] as in: a handwheel that is used for steering

'wheel'

[wheel.n.03] as in: forces that provide energy and direction

Examples:
the wheels of government began to turn

'wheel'

[wheel.n.04] as in: a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

'wheel'

[roulette_wheel.n.01] as in: 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

'wheel'

[rack.n.04] as in: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

'wheel'

[bicycle.n.01] as in: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

'wheel'

[wheel.v.01] as in: change directions as if revolving on a pivot

Examples:
They wheeled their horses around and left

'wheel'

[wheel.v.02] as in: wheel somebody or something

'wheel'

[wheel.v.03] as in: move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

Examples:
The President's convoy rolled past the crowds

'wheel'

[bicycle.v.01] as in: ride a bicycle

Origins

					wheel (English)
└── whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── hweogol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))