steering wheel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of steering wheel
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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He also paid for a steering wheel lock and wheel clamp for £168 a few months later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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
With the Model T, Ford standardized placing the steering wheel on the left side of the cabin, dictating the design of American roadways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
"They want a very fast car with no steering wheel," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Frank leaned forward on the steering wheel of his bumper car.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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