steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The engine of the vehicle was running and the driver was slumped over the steering wheel. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024 This is still the best steering wheel in the industry and remains connected to a hydraulic power steering system that provides plenty of feedback. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 June 2024 O'Ward slumped his head over his steering wheel in bitter disappointment. CBS News, 26 May 2024 Aside from satellite controls on the steering wheel, and a volume dial on the center screen, other controls are touch screen. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 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 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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