wheeler

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: человек, изготавливающий или ремонтирующий деревянные колёса; крайний человек в поворотном строю; велосипедист; или ломовая лошадь, запряжённая ближе всего к колёсам повозки.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who makes or repairs wooden wheels; the outermost person in a wheeling formation; a cyclist; or a draft horse harnessed nearest the wheels of a vehicle.

1. WheelwrightC1formal

   A person whose occupation is making or repairing wooden wheels.

   Колёсный мастер

   • The village wheeler crafted new wheels for the cart.
   • He learned the trade of a wheeler from his father.
   • The old wheeler shop still uses traditional tools.

   Synonymswheelwright

2. Outer rank positionC2formal

   The person positioned at the outermost end of a rank during a wheeling maneuver, often in a military or marching context.

   Фланговый

   • The wheeler on the left flank adjusted the formation.
   • As the wheeler, he had to maintain the correct distance.
   • The sergeant called out orders to the wheeler.

3. CyclistB1informal

   A person who rides a bicycle.

   Велосипедист

   • The wheeler sped down the hill on his bike.
   • A group of wheelers passed by the park.
   • He is an avid wheeler who cycles to work every day.

   Synonymsbicyclistcyclistpedaler

4. Wheel horseC1formal

   A draft horse harnessed behind others and nearest the wheels of a vehicle, providing the main pulling power.

   Коренник

   • The wheeler horse was the strongest in the team.
   • They harnessed the wheeler closest to the carriage.
   • The farmer relied on his wheeler for heavy loads.

   Synonymswheel horse