wheel

1. n. A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc. Source: opted

2. n. Any instrument having the form of, or chiefly consisting of, a wheel. Source: opted

3. n. A spinning wheel. See under Spinning. Source: opted

4. n. An instrument of torture formerly used. Source: opted

5. n. A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering. Source: opted

6. n. A potter's wheel. See under Potter. Source: opted

7. n. A firework which, while burning, is caused to revolve on an axis by the reaction of the escaping gases. Source: opted

8. n. The burden or refrain of a song. Source: opted

9. n. A bicycle or a tricycle; a velocipede. Source: opted

10. n. A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb. Source: opted

11. n. A turn revolution; rotation; compass. Source: opted

12. v. t. To convey on wheels, or in a wheeled vehicle; as, to wheel a load of hay or wood. Source: opted

13. v. t. To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to cause to gyrate; to make or perform in a circle. Source: opted

14. v. i. To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more about; to rotate; to gyrate. Source: opted

15. v. i. To change direction, as if revolving upon an axis or pivot; to turn; as, the troops wheeled to the right. Source: opted

16. v. i. To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass. Source: opted

17. v. i. To roll forward. Source: opted

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