four-wheel

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wēl 

variants or four-wheeled

ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wēld 

1

: having four wheels

2

: acting on or by means of four wheels of an automotive vehicle

four-wheel disc brakes

Examples of four-wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are two four-wheel drive systems on offer, part-time and full-time, and a two-wheel drive setup on the SR5 with a standard rear limited-slip differential. —Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025

Share [Findings] Scientists allowed a king oyster mushroom mycelial culture to control the movements of a soft five-limbed robot and a four-wheel vehicle. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025

From November 1 through May 1, a four-wheel drive vehicle with snow tires or chains is required, so taking the shuttle from town is easiest. —Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025

Photo : Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Being a VT (equipped with the marque’s Viscous Traction configuration), the model features four-wheel drive, while extensive use of carbon fiber for the body helps keep weight modest at just shy of 3,700 pounds. —Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

four-wheel

adjective

ˌfōr-ˌhwēl,

ˌfȯr-ˌwēl

variants or four-wheeled

ˈfōr-ˈhwē(ə)ld,

ˈfȯr-,

-ˈwē(ə)ld

1

: having four wheels

2

: acting on or by means of four wheels

a car with four-wheel drive