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. a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc

Example Sentences

Why then, do the wheels seem to be coming off before things have got going?

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Its wheels’ gold rims, capped with smiley faces, are emblazoned with the platitude “Where Dreams Are Made,” while the whole thing is ornamented with piped-icing filigree.

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The BlackFly takes off and lands on its curved keel, doesn’t have wheels and is surprisingly easy to operate.

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"I am still top of the table but I am a little bit worried that the wheels have come off," said Sutton.

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The cover alone could sit on an altar; black, with the phases of the moon rendered as delicate illustrated wheels and wedges.

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Related Words

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