wheels

/ wiːlz /

plural noun

1. the main directing force behind an organization, movement, etc

   the wheels of government

2. an informal word for car

3. a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc

Example Sentences

“I don’t have no wheels right now,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The sounds of roaring engines, screeching tyres and cracking exhaust pipes are often heard tearing through streets surrounding the Croydon Road Tesco store, as car lovers meet there to show off their wheels.

From BBC

“Humanoid robots will get wheels instead of feet ... with nothing that any longer really resembles human legs.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a privilege to say you got to go until the wheels fell off,” Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times

The crucifix was on wheels, because in modern-day America, an integral part of choosing your cross to bear is figuring out how to make it everyone else’s problem.

From Salon

Related Words

• auto 
• automobile 
• bus 
• convertible 
• jeep 
• limousine 
• machine 
• motor 
• pickup 
• ride 
• station wagon 
• truck 
• van 
• wagon