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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The driver of the white sedan was hospitalized with minor injuries, while the driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured.
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 May 2026
The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Yet in what could have been another existential and very French tale of impossible love, albeit one set predominantly in the cabins of 18-wheelers or anonymous roadside rest stops, Le Gall has boldly chosen to offer up the possibility of redemption.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Embark on a paddle-wheeler river cruise complete with a meal, river views and live streaming of Derby races.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 May 2026
The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Yet in what could have been another existential and very French tale of impossible love, albeit one set predominantly in the cabins of 18-wheelers or anonymous roadside rest stops, Le Gall has boldly chosen to offer up the possibility of redemption.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Embark on a paddle-wheeler river cruise complete with a meal, river views and live streaming of Derby races.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Wheeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheeler. Accessed 29 May. 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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