steering wheel

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

Origin of steering wheel

1
First recorded in 1740–50

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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

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