wheels
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/wiːlz/
(wheel)
circular object
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wheel' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hwēol,' where 'hwēol' meant 'a circular object that turns on an axle.'
Historical Evolution
'hwēol' changed from Old English word 'hwēol' and eventually became the modern English word 'wheel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a circular object that turns on an axle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
circular objects that revolve on an axle and are fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.
The car has four wheels.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45