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paddle wheel vs wheel

wheel vs paddle wheel

paddle wheel and wheel both are nouns.

paddle wheel is not a verb while wheel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paddle wheel Yes No No No
wheel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wheel is a hypernym of paddle wheel; that is, wheel is a word with a broader meaning than paddle wheel:
  • paddle wheel: a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat
  • wheel: 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)
paddle wheel (noun) wheel (noun)
a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat 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)
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
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
a handwheel that is used for steering
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
forces that provide energy and direction
paddle wheel (verb) wheel (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
wheel somebody or something
ride a bicycle
Difference between paddle wheel and wheel

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