wheels
Translation
wheels, car, vehicle
Examples
The car has four wheels.
The car has four wheels.
I've got a new set of wheels.
I've got a new set of wheels.
Grammar Patterns
((number of)) wheels the round objects on a vehicle A bicycle has two wheels.
((a set of)) wheels an informal term for a car She bought a new set of wheels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tires; (slang) car, ride
Etymology
From Old English 'hwēol', related to words for cycle or circle.
Memory Tips
This word means the round things a car moves on, but it's also common slang for a car itself, like 'my new ride'.