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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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Rotate :: Rotate (v. i.) To turn, as a wheel, round an axis; to revolve..

Typewriter :: Typewriter (n.) An instrument for writing by means of type, a typewheel, or the like, in which the operator makes use of a sort of keyboard, in order to obtain printed impressions of the characters upon paper..

Gripe :: Gripe (n.) A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.

Pivot :: Pivot (n.) The officer or soldier who simply turns in his place whike the company or line moves around him in wheeling; -- called also pivot man.

Tanite :: Tanite (n.) A firm composition of emery and a certain kind of cement, used for making grinding wheels, slabs, etc..

Side-wheel :: Side-wheel (a.) Having a paddle wheel on each side; -- said of steam vessels; as, a side-wheel steamer..

Wheely :: Wheely (a.) Circular; suitable to rotation.

Rundle :: Rundle (n.) One of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.

Wain :: Wain (n.) A four-wheeled vehicle for the transportation of goods, produce, etc.; a wagon..

Penstock :: Penstock (n.) A close conduit or pipe for conducting water, as, to a water wheel, or for emptying a pond, or for domestic uses..

Peirameter :: Peirameter (n.) A dynamometer for measuring the force required to draw wheel carriages on roads of different constructions.

Water Wheel :: Water wheel () The paddle wheel of a steam vessel.

Photodrome :: Photodrome (n.) An apparatus consisting of a large wheel with spokes, which when turning very rapidly is illuminated by momentary flashes of light passing through slits in a rotating disk. By properly timing the succession of flashes the wheel is made to appear to be motionless, or to rotate more or less slowly in either direction..

Drag :: Drag (v. t.) Also, a skid or shoe, for retarding the motion of a carriage wheel..

Worm :: Worm (n.) A short revolving screw, the threads of which drive, or are driven by, a worm wheel by gearing into its teeth or cogs. See Illust. of Worm gearing, below..

Carryall :: Carryall (n.) A light covered carriage, having four wheels and seats for four or more persons, usually drawn by one horse..

Pinch :: Pinch (v. t.) To move, as a railroad car, by prying the wheels with a pinch. See Pinch, n., 4..

Element :: Element (n.) One of the ultimate parts which are variously combined in anything; as, letters are the elements of written language; hence, also, a simple portion of that which is complex, as a shaft, lever, wheel, or any simple part in a machine; one of the essential ingredients of any mixture; a constituent part; as, quartz, feldspar, and mica are the elements of granite..

Straddle :: Straddle (v. i.) To stand with the ends staggered; -- said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub.

Screak :: Screak (v.) To utter suddenly a sharp, shrill sound; to screech; to creak, as a door or wheel..