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wheel vs locomote

locomote vs wheel

wheel is a noun but locomote is not a noun.

wheel and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wheel Yes No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of wheel; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:
  • wheel: move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of wheel include go, move, travel.
wheel (noun) locomote (noun)
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
wheel (verb) locomote (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
wheel somebody or something
ride a bicycle
Difference between wheel and locomote

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