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Definition of wheel

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Wheel (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..

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Whorler :: Whorler (n.) A potter's wheel.

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A spinning wheel. See under Spinning.

Slip :: Slip (n.) The motion of the center of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horozontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed which she would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller..

Scotch :: Scotch (n.) A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground..

Bob :: Bob (n.) A small wheel, made of leather, with rounded edges, used in polishing spoons, etc..

Surrogate :: Surrey (n.) A four-wheeled pleasure carriage, (commonly two-seated) somewhat like a phaeton, but having a straight bottom..

Danaide :: Danaide (n.) A water wheel having a vertical axis, and an inner and outer tapering shell, between which are vanes or floats attached usually to both shells, but sometimes only to one..

Water Motor :: Water motor () A water wheel; especially, a small water wheel driven by water from a street main..

Rut :: Rut (n.) A track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage of anything; a groove in which anything runs. Also used figuratively.

Counterbalance :: Counterbalance (n.) A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the opposite side of the wheel.

Screw :: Screw (n.) Anything shaped or acting like a screw; esp., a form of wheel for propelling steam vessels. It is placed at the stern, and furnished with blades having helicoidal surfaces to act against the water in the manner of a screw. See Screw propeller, below..

Tramroad :: Tramroad (n.) A road prepared for easy transit of trams or wagons, by forming the wheel tracks of smooth beams of wood, blocks of stone, or plates of iron..

Axletree :: Axletree (n.) A spindle or axle of a wheel.

Wheeler :: Wheeler (n.) A wheel horse. See under Wheel.

Gather :: Gather (n.) The inclination forward of the axle journals to keep the wheels from working outward.

Pawl :: Pawl (n.) A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt, on one part of a machine, adapted to fall into notches, or interdental spaces, on another part, as a ratchet wheel, in such a manner as to permit motion in one direction and prevent it in the reverse, as in a windlass; a catch, click, or detent. See Illust. of Ratchet Wheel..

Trendle :: Trendle (v. i.) A wheel, spindle, or the like; a trundle..

Trundlehead :: Trundlehead (n.) One of the disks forming the ends of a lantern wheel or pinion.

Rotifera :: Rotifera (n.) An order of minute worms which usually have one or two groups of vibrating cilia on the head, which, when in motion, often give an appearance of rapidly revolving wheels. The species are very numerous in fresh waters, and are very diversified in form and habits..

Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A sheave or small wheel in a pulley.