wheeler
noun
a person or thing that wheels.
wheeler
1 American
[hwee-ler, wee-]
/ ˈʰwi lər, ˈwi- /
Wheeler
2
American
[hwee-ler, wee-]
/ ˈʰwi lər, ˈwi- /
noun
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Burton Kendall, 1882–1975, U.S. political leader.
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Joseph, 1836–1906, U.S. Confederate officer and political leader.
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William Almon 1819–1887, vice president of the U.S. 1877–81.
wheeler
1
British
/ ˈwiːlə /
noun
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Also called: wheel horse. a horse or other draught animal nearest the wheel
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(in combination) something equipped with a specified sort or number of wheels
a three-wheeler
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a person or thing that wheels
Wheeler
2
British
/ ˈwiːlə /
noun
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John Archibald. 1911–2008, US physicist, noted for his work on nuclear fission and the development (1949–51) of the hydrogen bomb, also for his work on unified field theory
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Sir ( Robert Eric ) Mortimer . 1890–1976, Scottish archaeologist, who did much to increase public interest in archaeology. He is noted esp for his excavations at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in the Indus Valley and at Maiden Castle in Dorset
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of wheeler
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wheel, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Amazing video of rescue of trapped 18 wheeler driver, left hanging off the overhang from earlier today.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
Each weekday Raden Roro Hendarti rides her three wheeler with books stacked up at the back for children in Muntang village to exchange for plastic cups, bags and other waste that she carries back.
From Reuters ● Nov. 9, 2021
Dipoto, an inveterate wheeler and dealer, hasn’t hit with all his trades and signings, but there is enough of a core there that he has brought in — the likes of J.P.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2021
“But you know Les Snead. He’s a wheeler and dealer, you never know.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2020
“How much?” he asked, like some kind of wheeler and dealer.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
Traveling the canyon on the two-lane highway through Wheeler Springs and Wheeler Gorge is beautiful but slow going, past houses and campgrounds as well as high rock walls that threaten to rain down scree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Sparks were supposed to be back in playoff contention this season after bringing in Ogwumike, Ariel Atkins and Erica Wheeler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
WSJ’s James Romoser and Lydia Wheeler will reply directly in the commenting thread.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The deal increases RWE’s stake in the transmission grid operator to 55% but the deal structure means it will not have control of the company, Wheeler writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Wheeler Avenue is an old part of the Bronx.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
The exact route hasn’t been mapped out, but each step would need to steer clear of bridges, since the shuttle weighs more than a pair of fully loaded 18 wheelers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
The release also failed to mention the group of nearly 20 drivers that joined the fleeing riders on motor bikes and four wheelers, captured by KTLA’s news helicopter during the chase.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
With a long southern approach ramp for wheelers, it was designed to encourage more active travel in the area.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024
Vehicle sales in India rose 19% during a 42-day festive season, boosted mainly by strong demand for two wheelers in rural areas, an auto dealers' body said on Tuesday.
From Reuters ● Nov. 28, 2023
Around whirled the leaders, and hard upon them came the wheelers, and a-lack-a-day! hard, very hard, upon a huge stone at the corner came the runner of the front bob.
From Caps and Capers A Story of Boarding-School Life by C. M. (Charles Mark) Relyea
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