English Explanatory Dictionary

driving wheel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. On a steam locomotive, a powered wheel driven by the locomotive's pistons or turbine.
  2. Synonym of steering wheel.
  3. A wheel that transmits motion to other wheels or machinery.

Word forms

driving wheel driving wheels driving-wheel

Synonyms

driver steering wheel

Related words

driving axle
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