roller vs wheel

wheel vs roller

roller and wheel both are nouns.

roller is not a verb while wheel is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
roller	Yes	No	No	No
wheel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wheel is a hypernym of roller; that is, wheel is a word with a broader meaning than roller:

roller: a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)
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)

roller (noun)	wheel (noun)
a grounder that rolls along the infield	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)
Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers	a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground	an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
a cylinder that revolves	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 mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it	a handwheel that is used for steering
a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)	a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore	forces that provide energy and direction

roller (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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