How to Use "Wheel" with Example Sentences

wheel (n): a round object on a car or bicycle that turns when it moves; a round object that is used to steer a car or ship

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Used with adjectives:

"The rear wheels were spinning in the snow."
(rear, back, front)

"The bicycle wheels were damaged in the crash."
(bicycle, car)

"He turned the steering wheel to the left."
(steering)

Used with verbs:

"The wheels were spinning in the snow."
(be + spinning, be + skidding, be + sliding, be + slipping)

"We need to replace the wheel."
(replace, change)

"She gripped the steering wheel in fear."
(gripped, held)

"He turns the wheel too hard."
(turns, steers)

"He grabbed the wheel from her after she started falling asleep."
(grabbed, took)

"The sea captain steered the wheel to avoid the iceberg."
(steered)

"The wheel came off after the accident."
(came off, fell off)

Used with prepositions:

"He was behind the wheel when the accident happened."
(behind, at)

wheel (v): to steer or push something that is on wheels

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Used with nouns:

"The mother wheeled the baby stroller around the park."
(stroller, carriage)

"The nurse wheeled his wheelchair around the hospital."
(wheelchair)

"The flight attendant wheels a drink cart down the aisle."
(cart)