wheel

• Runder Gegenstand, der sich um eine Achse dreht und zur Fortbewegung oder zum Transport dient, sowie ein Teil einer Maschine oder eines Mechanismus. Außerdem bezeichnet es das Steuerrad eines Fahrzeugs oder Schiffes.

A circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to facilitate movement or transportation, or as part of a machine or mechanism.

1. Circular object for movementA1formal

   A circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move vehicles or machinery.

   Rad

   • The car has four wheels.
   • The bicycle wheel needs to be repaired.
   • The wheel of the cart broke during the journey.

   Synonymecasterdiscdiskhoopringroller

2. Steering controlA2formal

   A circular device used to steer a vehicle, such as a car or ship.

   Lenkrad

   • He gripped the wheel tightly while driving.
   • She turned the wheel to avoid the obstacle.
   • The captain took the wheel of the ship.

   Synonymehelmsteering wheel

3. Part of a machineB1formal

   A rotating part in a machine or mechanism that transmits power or motion.

   Rad

   • The wheel of the clock is stuck.
   • The machine's wheel spins at high speed.
   • The potter's wheel is used to shape clay.

   Synonymediscdiskflywheelgearpulleyrotorsprocket

• Verb, das das Schieben oder Ziehen von etwas mit Rädern oder eine kreisende bzw. drehende Bewegung bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or pulling something that has wheels, or moving in a circular or turning motion.

1. Push or move something on wheelsA2formal

   To push or pull an object that has wheels, such as a cart, bicycle, or wheelchair.

   Auf Rädern schieben

   • He wheeled the shopping cart down the aisle.
   • She wheeled her bicycle into the garage.
   • The nurse wheeled the patient into the examination room.

   Synonymemovepropelpushrolltrundle

2. B1formal

   To turn or change direction suddenly, often in a circular motion.

   Richtung ändern

   • The bird wheeled in the sky before landing.
   • The car wheeled around the corner at high speed.
   • He wheeled around to face his accuser.

   Synonymepivotrotatespinswingswivelturnveerwhirl

3. Move in a circular pathB1formal

   To move or cause to move in a circle or curve.

   Sich im Kreis bewegen

   • The dancers wheeled across the ballroom floor.
   • The aircraft wheeled over the runway before landing.
   • The crowd wheeled around to watch the parade.

   Synonymecirclegyraterevolverotatespinswirlturnwhirl

   Antonymestraighten

Phrasal-Variantenwheel around