Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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wheel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cycle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wheel (noun) | cycle (noun) |
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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 wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals |
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel | a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon |
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims | a periodically repeated sequence of events |
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 series of poems or songs on the same theme |
a handwheel that is used for steering | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs |
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals | the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) |
forces that provide energy and direction |
wheel (verb) | cycle (verb) |
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change directions as if revolving on a pivot | recur in repeating sequences |
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle | ride a motorcycle |
wheel somebody or something | ride a bicycle |
ride a bicycle | pass through a cycle |
cause to go through a recurring sequence |