steering wheel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of steering wheel
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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In my brief test run, the steering wheel rotated itself as the truck made careful turns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He also paid for a steering wheel lock and wheel clamp for £168 a few months later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The regenerative braking thresholds are adjustable by way of a paddle shifter on the back of the steering wheel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
It said Wilburn “likely recognized the Tesla as a hazard” about a second before the crash, at which point he swerved his steering wheel to the right and applied the brakes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
He leaned against the steering wheel, whistling, listening to the local radio as it called out bingo numbers—he was one of the few band members who didn’t play often.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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