wheeler
noun
wheel·er
ˈ(h)wē-lər 
1
: one that wheels
2
: a draft animal (such as a horse) pulling in the position nearest the front wheels of a wagon
3
: something (such as a vehicle or ship) that has wheels
—used especially in combination
a side-wheeler
18-wheelers
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An 18-wheeler crash and diesel spill have shut down lanes along Interstate 30 at the US-287 ramp in Fort Worth.
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S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The 18-wheeler went left to avoid hitting Ward but still hit him, causing Ward to tumble forward and collide with a concrete divider, peace officers wrote in the report.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Randolph and his officers were at the scene of an 18-wheeler crash and fire on Interstate 35W in the dark of early morning in August 2024.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Crosby finally came to a stop after slamming into and wedging his SUV under an 18-wheeler truck parked nearby.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
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S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The 18-wheeler went left to avoid hitting Ward but still hit him, causing Ward to tumble forward and collide with a concrete divider, peace officers wrote in the report.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Randolph and his officers were at the scene of an 18-wheeler crash and fire on Interstate 35W in the dark of early morning in August 2024.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Crosby finally came to a stop after slamming into and wedging his SUV under an 18-wheeler truck parked nearby.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheeler. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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wheeler
noun
wheel·er
ˈhwē-lər
ˈwē-
: one of a team of horses that pulls from the position nearest the front wheels of a wagon
Biographical Definition
Wheeler
2 of 2biographical name (2)
William Almon 1819–1887 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1877–81)
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