wheel

Noun
  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) (synset 104582285)
    is a type of: machine, simple machine - a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
    subtypes:
    • balance, balance wheel - a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
    • bicycle wheel - the wheel of a bicycle
    • buffing wheel - a wheel that is covered with soft material
    • cartwheel - a wheel that has wooden spokes and a metal rim
    • car wheel - a wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car
    • daisy print wheel, daisy wheel - a wheel around which is a set of print characters that make a typing impression on paper
    • driving wheel - a wheel that drives a motor vehicle (transforms torque into a tractive force)
    • cogwheel, gear, gear wheel, geared wheel - a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
    • emery wheel, grinding wheel - a wheel composed of abrasive material; used for grinding
    • handwheel - a wheel worked by hand
    • nosewheel - a wheel located under the nose of an airplane that is part of the plane's landing gear
    • paddle wheel, paddlewheel - a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat
    • pinwheel - a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim
    • potter's wheel - a horizontal rotating wheel holding the clay being shaped by a potter
    • ratchet wheel - toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a lever
    • roller - a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)
    • roulette, toothed wheel - a wheel with teeth for making a row of perforations
    • rowel - a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur
    • sprocket, sprocket wheel - thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
    • trundle - small wheel or roller
    • wagon wheel - a wheel of a wagon
    • water wheel, waterwheel - a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine
    • water wheel, waterwheel - a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond
    has:
    • felloe, felly - rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted
    • rim - the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached
    is a part of: wheeled vehicle - a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
  2. A handwheel that is used for steering (synset 104320641)
    is a type of: handwheel - control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
    is a part of: steering mechanism, steering system - a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
    same as: steering wheel
  3. Forces that provide energy and direction (synset 105203188)
    "the wheels of government began to turn"
    is a type of: force - a powerful effect or influence
  4. A circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel (synset 104583009)
    is a type of: helm - steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
  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 (synset 104120500)
    is a type of: game equipment - equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
    same as: roulette wheel
  6. An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims (synset 104045517)
    is a type of: instrument of torture - an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
    same as: rack
  7. A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (synset 102837983)
    is a type of: wheeled vehicle - a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
    subtypes:
    has:
    • bicycle seat, saddle - a seat for the rider of a bicycle
    • bicycle wheel - the wheel of a bicycle
    • chain - a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
    • coaster brake - a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals
    • handlebar - the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
    • kickstand - a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden
    • mudguard, splash guard, splash-guard - a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
    • foot lever, foot pedal, pedal, treadle - a lever that is operated with the foot
    • sprocket, sprocket wheel - thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
    same as: bicycle, bike, cycle
Verb
  1. Change directions as if revolving on a pivot (synset 202050024)
    "They wheeled their horses around and left"
    is a type of: go around, revolve, rotate - turn on or around an axis or a center
    subtypes: cartwheel - do cartwheels: perform an acrobatic movement using both hands and feet
    same as: wheel around
  2. Wheel somebody or something (synset 202050390)
    is a type of: transport - move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
    same as: wheel around
  3. Move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle (synset 201891013)
    "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"
    is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    subtypes:
    • bowl - roll (a ball)
    • troll - cause to move round and round
    same as: roll
  4. Ride a bicycle (synset 201939335)
    is a type of: ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
    subtypes:
    same as: bicycle, bike, cycle, pedal

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