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Cuttoo Plate :: Cuttoo plate () A hood over the end of a wagon wheel hub to keep dirt away from the axle.

Heeler :: Heeler (n.) A cock that strikes well with his heels or spurs.

Sheave :: Sheave (v.) A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or the like; the wheel of a pulley..

Spoke :: Spoke (n.) The radius or ray of a wheel; one of the small bars which are inserted in the hub, or nave, and which serve to support the rim or felly..

Bucket :: Bucket (n.) One of the receptacles on the rim of a water wheel into which the water rushes, causing the wheel to revolve; also, a float of a paddle wheel..

Heelpost :: Heelpost (n.) The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.

Afterpiece :: Afterpiece (n.) The heel of a rudder.

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..

Roller :: Roller (n.) A small wheel, as of a caster, a roller skate, etc..

Wheel :: Wheel (v. i.) To roll forward.

Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To come into gear with; as, the teeth of one cogwheel engage those of another, or one part of a clutch engages the other part..

Heel :: Heel (n.) The uppermost part of the blade of a sword, next to the hilt..

Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..

Squeaker :: Squeak (n.) A sharp, shrill, disagreeable sound suddenly utered, either of the human voice or of any animal or instrument, such as is made by carriage wheels when dry, by the soles of leather shoes, or by a pipe or reed..

Spoke :: Spoke (n.) A projecting handle of a steering wheel.

Heel :: Heel (v. t.) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like..

Undershot :: Undershot (a.) Moved by water passing beneath; -- said of a water wheel, and opposed to overshot; as, an undershot wheel..

Heelpiece :: Heelpiece (n.) A piece of armor to protect the heels.

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

Detent :: Detent (n.) That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking..

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