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steering wheel

American  

noun

  1. a wheel used by a driver, pilot, or the like, to steer an automobile, ship, etc.

steering wheel British  

noun

  1. a wheel turned by the driver of a motor vehicle, ship, etc, when he wishes to change direction. It is connected to the front wheels, rudder, etc

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Etymology

Origin of steering wheel

First recorded in 1740–50

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Once more she went to her closet, but this time she came out with a plastic steering wheel.

From Literature

“Don’t take my car,” she says; cut to Oscar at the steering wheel, blasting classic rock.

From The Wall Street Journal

For example, in Sport mode, the weight in the steering wheel gets heavier but the actual response doesn’t change.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mom tips her forehead on the steering wheel and closes her eyes.

From Literature

In April, Tesla plans to begin production of the Cybercab, a vehicle that lacks pedals and a steering wheel.

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