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pinwheel vs wheel

wheel vs pinwheel

pinwheel and wheel both are nouns.

pinwheel is not a verb while wheel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pinwheel Yes No No No
wheel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wheel is a hypernym of pinwheel; that is, wheel is a word with a broader meaning than pinwheel:
  • pinwheel: a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim
  • 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)
pinwheel (noun) wheel (noun)
a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire 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 toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels 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
pinwheel (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
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