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. wheels within wheels
   a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc

Example Sentences

The cars are rockets on wheels, nitro fuel feeding flame-spewing 10,000-horsepower motors that generate six G-forces and speeds of more than 300 mph in a matter of seconds.

From Los Angeles Times

Alongside some familiar names on the list, such as Hot Wheels cars and a Paw Patrol bulldozer, there are toys clearly aimed at a range of age groups.

From BBC

The pill-shaped vehicle is essentially one giant cabin on wheels, featuring two spacious benches facing each other and no middle or driver’s seat.

From Los Angeles Times

How many of my neighbors will stick with Musk’s cars when they need new wheels?

From Slate

“He wants to put a crowbar in the spokes of our wheels within a nanosecond,” Newsom said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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