wheel vs revolve

revolve vs wheel

wheel is a noun but revolve is not a noun.

wheel and revolve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, revolve is a hypernym of wheel; that is, revolve is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:

wheel: change directions as if revolving on a pivot
revolve: turn on or around an axis or a center

Other hypernyms of wheel include go around, rotate.

wheel (noun)	revolve (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)	revolve (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot	turn on or around an axis or a center
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle	move in an orbit
wheel somebody or something	cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
ride a bicycle

Difference between wheel and revolve

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