Synonyms for

Wheel

Verb / wi:l / / hwi:l / Another word for wheel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a circular object that rotates around an axis, often used for transportation or machinery

Synonyms & similar words

cycle bike roulettewheel wheelaround bicycle roll steeringwheel pedal rack cog gear hoop ring disc circle round tire rim spoke hub pulley roller turntable flywheel propeller fan rotor drum

Synonyms by register

Formal

disk rotor cylinder

Informal

tire rim spinner

Literary

orb sphere

Antonyms

line square block straight flat

Common collocations

  • spare wheel
  • steering wheel
  • wheelbarrow wheel
  • wheel of fortune
  • wheel of cheese
  • wheel of time
  • wheel of progress

Word family

noun wheel
verb wheel
adjective wheeled

Usage note

While 'wheel' can refer to the entire assembly including the tire, it most commonly refers to the rigid circular component that rotates on an axle. 'Tire' is often used informally to refer to the rubber part.

Example sentences

  1. The bicycle has two wheels.
  2. The car has four wheels.
  3. The wheel on the wagon goes round and round.
  4. The wheel of the ferris wheel is very big.
  5. The steering wheel helps the driver turn the car.

Quotes

  • Life is a wheel, and it always comes back around to where it started. - Stephen King
  • The wheel is come full circle. - William Shakespeare
  • The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease. - Josh Billings

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