steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Rolls-Royce raided its toy box for this highly exclusive version of its Spectre EV, adding light-up grilles and number plates, a dark-finish interior, and—Joker’s favorite—a boost button on the steering wheel. Chris Haslam, Wired News, 23 May 2025 The entry-level Sport gets a Harman Kardon surround system, electrically adjustable front seats, steering wheel heating, all-wheel drive, a heat pump, and DC charging up to 175kW, a decent standard kit list. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Turn on-off, reset, lock unlock, kick the tires, punch steering wheel, pray and sacrifice two chicken nada. Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 Nate is waiting by the steering wheel for Harry and Adair to finish off-loading and setting up when the tide, as predicted, starts to go out. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for steering wheel

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steering wheel was in 1750

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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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