steering wheel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of steering wheel
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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Brown’s lawyers, in their bail request, said he has health issues—including a heart aneurysm, as well as poor eyesight and hearing—that meant “he cannot get behind the steering wheel of a plane ever again.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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
Cybercab -- billed as a self-driving robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals -- was unveiled in the fall of 2024, with Musk predicting at the time that it would become available in 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
In the lower right of the steering wheel, the metallic, spring-loaded Manettino selector engages one of five drive modes, including Sport mode and Electronic Stability Control Off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
He’d turn up the volume, start bopping his head, tapping the steering wheel, and singing along.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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