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wheeling

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈwiːlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwiːlɪŋ/

noun
Definition

The action of moving or turning something in a circular motion, often related to vehicles or wheels.


Example

The wheeling of the bicycle made it easier to navigate through the crowded street.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how the wheeling on this road makes it hard to ride my bike?
Sloth B
Yeah, I can see that; it's definitely not smooth.
Sloth A
I think they need to work on the wheeling conditions around here.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It would make biking much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rolling
turning
spinning
Antonyms
stopping
halting
standing
verb
Definition

To move or cause to move in a circular direction or around a central point.


Example

The children were wheeling around the playground on their bikes.


Tense Forms

Past: wheeled

Past Participle: wheeled


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that kid wheeling around on his skateboard?
Sloth B
Yeah, he was going so fast!
Sloth A
I wish I could learn how to wheel like that without falling.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Wheeling → The word 'wheeling' originates from the Old English 'hwēol' (meaning wheel) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating an action or process). Thus, 'wheeling' refers to the action or process of moving or turning on wheels.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'wheel' and remember that 'wheeling' means the action of moving or turning on wheels.

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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
turning
spinning
rotating
Antonyms
stopping
pausing
halting