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wheel vs rotate

rotate vs wheel

wheel is a noun but rotate is not a noun.

wheel and rotate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wheel Yes No Yes No
rotate No No Yes No
As verbs, rotate is a hypernym of wheel; that is, rotate is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:
  • wheel: change directions as if revolving on a pivot
  • rotate: turn on or around an axis or a center
Other hypernyms of wheel include go around, revolve.
wheel (noun) rotate (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) rotate (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle perform a job or duty on a rotating basis
wheel somebody or something cause to turn on an axis or center
ride a bicycle turn on or around an axis or a center
turn outward
exchange on a regular basis
Difference between wheel and rotate

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