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Topic: Transport

wheel

IPA: /wiːl/

KK: /wil/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a circular or curving path, often revolving around a central point.

Example: The birds wheeled gracefully in the sky before landing.

noun

Definition: A round object that can turn around a central point, often used to help vehicles move or to support other objects.

Example: The car's wheels need to be replaced after many years of use.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something turn around a central point or to move something using wheels.

Example: They wheeled the cart into the room.

wheelbarrow

IPA: /ˈwiːlˌbæroʊ/

KK: /ˈwiːlˌbæroʊ/

noun

Definition: A small vehicle with one or two wheels that is pushed by hand and used to carry things like soil, tools, or other materials.

Example: He used a wheelbarrow to transport the dirt to the garden.

verb

Definition: A small, hand-propelled vehicle with one or two wheels, used for carrying loads.

Example: He used a wheelbarrow to transport the soil to the garden.

wheelbase

IPA: /ˈwiːlbeɪs/

KK: /ˈwiːlbeɪs/

noun

Definition: The distance between the front and rear wheels of a vehicle, which affects its stability and handling.

Example: The car's wheelbase is longer than most sedans, providing better stability on the road.

wheelchair

IPA: /ˈwiːlˌtʃɛə/

KK: /ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/

noun

Definition: A chair with wheels that is used by people who have difficulty walking due to illness or disability.

Example: The hospital provided a wheelchair for the patient to use during recovery.

wheeled

IPA: /wiːld/

KK: /wild/

adjective

Definition: Having wheels or a wheel, often used to describe vehicles or objects that can roll or move on wheels.

Example: The wheeled cart made it easy to transport the heavy boxes.

wheeler

IPA: /ˈwiːlər/

KK: /ˈwiːlər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that has wheels or is designed to move on wheels. This term is often used in combination with numbers to describe the number of wheels, such as a three-wheeler.

Example: The three-wheeler was perfect for navigating the narrow streets of the city.

wheelhorse

IPA: /ˈwiːlˌhɔːrs/

KK: /ˈwiːlˌhɔːrs/

noun

Definition: A person who works hard for a specific cause, often without seeking praise or recognition.

Example: She is the wheelhorse of the campaign, tirelessly working to ensure its success.

wheelie

IPA: /ˈwiːli/

KK: /ˈwiːli/

noun

Definition: A trick where the front wheel of a vehicle is lifted off the ground while balancing on the back wheel.

Example: He performed a wheelie on his motorcycle, impressing everyone around.

wheeling

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.

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.

wheelless

IPA: /ˈwiːləs/

KK: /ˈwiːləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having any wheels attached or present.

Example: The wheelless cart was difficult to move across the rough terrain.

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