wheeling

¹ American  

[hwee-ling, wee-] / ˈʰwi lɪŋ, ˈwi- /

noun

1. the act of a person who moves, travels, conveys, etc., on or as on wheels, especially cycling.

2. a rotating or circular motion.

   the wheeling of birds.

3. the condition of a road for travel by wheeled vehicles.

   A state highway is usually good wheeling.

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Wheeling ² American  

[hwee-ling, wee-] / ˈʰwi lɪŋ, ˈwi- /

noun

1. a city in N West Virginia, on the Ohio River.

2. a town in NE Illinois.

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Etymology

Origin of wheeling

First recorded in 1475–85; wheel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

While the crossings remain closed, life has regained a semblance of normality, with bakers kneading bread, fruit and vegetable sellers wheeling out their carts, and customers frequenting shops.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

"And they were wheeling that infusion pump and everything else with them."

From Science Daily • Oct. 15, 2025

After more than four years away with career-threatening injuries, Archer electrified Lord's by having Yashasvi Jasiwal caught at second slip, wheeling away to celebrate with overflowing emotion.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

With a target on his head, Korda travels the world, wheeling and dealing with other powerful individuals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

There were carrion crows wheeling in the air above the gray battlements, and Will felt a jolt of sickness as he realized what had drawn them there.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman