wheel
11 points
English
5 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,419
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
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)
verb
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wˈiːl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural wheels
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
ride a bicycle
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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