/wiːl/

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Meaning

A round part that turns to make a car or bike move along.

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Word origin

From Old English hweol, the old Germanic word for a round turning part.

Origin
Old English
Root
hweol

Grammar

Gender
Pluralwheels

Examples

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"Wheel" is the round part that turns.

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"Wheels" is the plural, meaning more than one wheel.

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Here "wheel" is the round part the driver holds.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 2: wheel, forest, coat and 7 more words.