steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the company’s third-quarter earnings call Wednesday, Musk said the current business model of cars piloted by people is nearing its end and will be replaced by self-driving electric vehicles with next-generation technology, no steering wheels, and no brake pedals. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 MacDougal made a growling noise from somewhere inside his esophagus and tightened his hands around the steering wheel. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The driver also gets an all-new steering wheel that sports a more rectangular shape than is usual for the brand. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 The steering wheel was barely larger than my outstretched hand and the gearstick was nestled up against the right side of the car. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steering wheel 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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