variants or four-wheeled
1
: having four wheels
2
: acting on or by means of four wheels of an automotive vehicle
four-wheel disc brakes

Examples of four-wheel in a Sentence

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The chassis uses a four-wheel omnidirectional drive system with ultrasonic sensors and 360-degree LiDAR for navigation, enabling the robot to navigate indoor spaces and narrow passages. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026 This hike leaves from unpaved Fortymile Ridge Road, which ends in two miles of dense sand accessible only by four-wheel drive. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 Its bi-directional capabilities allow the AV to move forwards and backwards easily thanks to symmetrical four-wheel steering. Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 The electric four-wheel-drive van is designed for urban, rural and border environments. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for four-wheel

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of four-wheel was in 1740

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“Four-wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-wheel. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

four-wheel

adjective
ˌfōr-ˌhwēl
ˌfȯr-ˌwēl
variants or four-wheeled
ˈfōr-ˈhwē(ə)ld
ˈfȯr-
-ˈwē(ə)ld
1
: having four wheels
2
: acting on or by means of four wheels
a car with four-wheel drive
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