steering wheel

noun

1. a wheel used by a driver, pilot, or the like, to steer an automobile, ship, etc.

steering wheel

noun

1. a wheel turned by the driver of a motor vehicle, ship, etc, when he wishes to change direction. It is connected to the front wheels, rudder, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of steering wheel¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

At the event, Mr Musk said the fully autonomous robotaxi concept, which operates without pedals or a steering wheel, would be on the market by 2027.

From BBC

“Then it will end for a while, and you will be left with nothing but the steering wheel. It will feel scary, like you’re alone, but you are not.”

From BBC

The probe comes a week after Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled prototypes of the Cybercab, a taxi that Musk claims will be fully autonomous, with no gas pedals or steering wheel.

From Los Angeles Times

At a Tesla event on Thursday, Musk unveiled Tesla's futuristic Cybercab, complete with winged doors and no steering wheel or pedals, and a new look at its Optimus robots.

From BBC

The futuristic, metallic silver vehicles lacked steering wheels, pedals and rearview mirrors.

From Los Angeles Times

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