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wheel vs ride

ride vs wheel

wheel and ride both are nouns.

wheel and ride both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wheel Yes No Yes No
ride Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ride is a hypernym of wheel; that is, ride is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:
  • wheel: ride a bicycle
  • ride: be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
wheel (noun) ride (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 journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
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) ride (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot harass with persistent criticism or carping
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
wheel somebody or something copulate with
ride a bicycle be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
move like a floating object
climb up on the body
sit on and control a vehicle
ride over, along, or through
continue undisturbed and without interference
lie moored or anchored
have certain properties when driven
be sustained or supported or borne
be contingent on
Difference between wheel and ride

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