
Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)wheela 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) (n)wheelforces that provide energy and direction“the wheels of government began to turn” (n)wheela circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel (n)roulette wheel, wheelgame 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 (n)rack, wheelan instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims Verbs
(v)wheel, wheel aroundchange directions as if revolving on a pivot“They wheeled their horses around and left” (v)wheel, rollmove along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle“The President's convoy rolled past the crowds”