steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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The display is also located far behind the steering wheel and creates what, for some drivers, might be an odd focal distance. Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025 Even the first few minutes behind the large steering wheel reveal how much this power train demands respect, or at least a healthy dose of bravado tempered with enough experience to tame slides. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 Notice the texture of the steering wheel if driving, or feel the vibrations of the bus or train beneath you. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 In addition to updating its OS, BMW has also reimagined the steering wheel in the upcoming Neue Klasse. Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for steering wheel 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Jan. 2025.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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