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wheel vs simple machine

simple machine vs wheel

wheel and simple machine both are nouns.

wheel is a verb but simple machine is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wheel Yes No Yes No
simple machine Yes No No No
As nouns, simple machine is a hypernym of wheel; that is, simple machine is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:
  • wheel: 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)
  • simple machine: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
Other hypernyms of wheel include machine.
wheel (noun) simple machine (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 device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
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) simple machine (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
wheel somebody or something
ride a bicycle
Difference between wheel and simple machine

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