wheels
Britishplural noun
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the main directing force behind an organization, movement, etc
the wheels of government
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an informal word for car
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a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc
Example Sentences
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"I call this a battery on wheels," Nicholas Etherden, a lecturer and researcher in energy systems at the university, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Those cars and other iconic “Fast” wheels will be at the fest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Axles are the long, steel rods that connect the wheels and help support the weight of a truck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Anyway, I didn’t have access to wheels or a license.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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