a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base | a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) |
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) | a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel |
physical energy or intensity | an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims |
a powerful effect or influence | game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in |
(of a law) having legal validity | a handwheel that is used for steering |
group of people willing to obey orders | a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals |
a unit that is part of some military service | forces that provide energy and direction |
a group of people having the power of effective action | |
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority | |
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity | |