steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Inside, buttons are something of a rarity, with the majority of the controls on the touchscreen in the steering wheel hub. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025 It can be operated via Voice Control, the touchscreen, or the touch control buttons on the standard multifunction steering wheel. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Inside, the car has a distinctly warm feel, with everything from the steering wheel and seats covered in Rose Leaf and Saddelry Tan leather with Creme Light contrast stitching. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2025 Police and firefighters responding to the scene of a highway crash were surprised to discover the driver had no steering wheel, but was getting by thanks to an unsafe workaround, Oklahoma officials say. Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for steering wheel

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steering wheel was in 1750

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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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