/ Dictionary / Index W wheel: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: wheel Pronunciation: (hwēl, wēl), [key] —v.t. to cause to turn, rotate, or revolve, as on an axis. to perform (a movement) in a circular or curving direction. to move, roll, or convey on wheels, casters, etc.: The servants wheel the tables out. to provide (a vehicle, machine, etc.) with wheels. —v.i. to turn on or as on an axis or about a center; revolve, rotate, or pivot. to move in a circular or curving course: pigeons wheeling above. to turn so as to face in a different direction (often fol. by about or around): He wheeled about and faced his opponent squarely. to change one's opinion or procedure (often fol. by about or around): He wheeled around and argued for the opposition. to roll along on or as on wheels; travel along smoothly: The car wheeled along the highway. to turn: Right wheel! to operate dynamically for one's own profit or benefit. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: wheel (Thesaurus) wheedle wheel and axle Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pundit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language