Synonyms for

Wheeler

Verb / ˈwi:lɜ: / / ˈhwi:lɜ: / Another word for wheeler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who operates a wheeled vehicle, especially a bicycle, motorcycle, or car.

Synonyms & similar words

wheelwright bicycler wheeler sirrobertericmortimerwheeler bicyclist wheelhorse sirmortimerwheeler cyclist driver cyclist motorist rider operator chauffeur pilot wheelman roadster biker motorcyclist

Synonyms by register

Formal

innovator pioneer driving force prime mover

Informal

go-getter mover and shaker doer organizer

Literary

architect instigator catalyst

Antonyms

follower idler sluggard loafer inactive passive

Common collocations

  • a real wheeler
  • wheeler and dealer
  • wheeler dealer
  • wheeler dealer in
  • wheeler dealer of

Word family

noun wheeler
verb wheel

Usage note

Often used in the phrase 'wheeler-dealer' to describe someone shrewd and enterprising, especially in business or politics. Can also refer to a person who operates a wheel, such as a potter or a driver.

Example sentences

  1. My dad is a good wheeler and can drive a car with one hand.
  2. I want to be a skilled wheeler like my uncle and ride my bike without training wheels.
  3. The wheeler of the motorcycle wore a helmet for safety.
  4. The wheeler of the car drove carefully to avoid an accident.
  5. The wheeler of the bicycle pedaled fast to keep up with his friends.

Quotes

  • I'm just a wheeler-dealer who's trying to make a living.
  • A wheeler-dealer is someone who is constantly looking for ways to make money, often by bending the rules.
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it, not wait for it.

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