steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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This larger-but-still-compact sedan feels light and agile in traffic through the steering wheel, among other things. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 The elder Dolan developed a steering wheel lock for Ford Model T’s that was so effective Ford gave him a wholesale distribution business in 13 states. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024 The Cullinan lacks paddle shifters on the steering wheel, sure, but a Low button on the gear lever holds the transmission one step down to up power output with ease. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020 in a deal worth around $1.3 billion, Zoox has developed a unique self-driving shuttle that features big side windows, inward-facing seats and no steering wheel, driver’s seat or traditional windshield. Lora Kolodny,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steering wheel 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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