wheel

• Objeto circular que gira sobre un eje y se usa para facilitar el movimiento o el transporte, o como parte de una máquina o mecanismo; también, pieza circular de un vehículo que se apoya en el suelo.

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.

   Rueda

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

   Sinónimoscasterdiscdiskhoopringroller

2. Steering controlA2formal

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

   volante

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

   Sinónimoshelmsteering wheel

3. Part of a machineB1formal

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

   Rueda (parte de una máquina)

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

   Sinónimosdiscdiskflywheelgearpulleyrotorsprocket

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de empujar o tirar de algo que tiene ruedas, o para moverse en círculo o girando.

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.

   Empujar o arrastrar algo con ruedas

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

   Sinónimosmovepropelpushrolltrundle

2. B1formal

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

   Girar o cambiar de dirección

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

   Sinónimospivotrotatespinswingswivelturnveerwhirl

3. Move in a circular pathB1formal

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

   girar en círculo

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

   Sinónimoscirclegyraterevolverotatespinswirlturnwhirl

   Antónimosstraighten

Variantes phrasalwheel around