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1. gear_wheel
noun. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion.
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2. wheel
noun. ['ˈwiːl, ˈhwiːl'] 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).
Synonyms
Etymology
- wheel (English)
- whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hweogol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. wheel
verb. ['ˈwiːl, ˈhwiːl'] change directions as if revolving on a pivot.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wheel (English)
- whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hweogol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. wheel
noun. ['ˈwiːl, ˈhwiːl'] a handwheel that is used for steering.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- wheel (English)
- whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hweogol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. wheel
verb. ['ˈwiːl, ˈhwiːl'] wheel somebody or something.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wheel (English)
- whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hweogol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. wheel
verb. ['ˈwiːl, ˈhwiːl'] move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle.
Etymology
- wheel (English)
- whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hweogol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. gear
verb. ['ˈgɪr'] set the level or character of.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
8. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)