wheel

• Objeto redondo que gira sobre um eixo e é usado para facilitar o movimento ou o transporte, além de ser parte de máquinas e mecanismos. Também pode se referir ao volante de um veículo ou ao ato de girar.

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.

   Roda

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

   Sinônimoscasterdiscdiskhoopringroller

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.

   Sinônimoshelmsteering wheel

3. Part of a machineB1formal

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

   Roda

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

   Sinônimosdiscdiskflywheelgearpulleyrotorsprocket

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de empurrar ou puxar algo que tem rodas, ou de mover-se em círculo ou fazendo uma curva.

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.

   Empurrar sobre rodas

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

   Sinônimosmovepropelpushrolltrundle

2. B1formal

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

   Girar

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

   Sinônimospivotrotatespinswingswivelturnveerwhirl

3. Move in a circular pathB1formal

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

   Girar

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

   Sinônimoscirclegyraterevolverotatespinswirlturnwhirl

   Antônimosstraighten

Variantes phrasalwheel around