steering wheel

noun

1. a wheel used by a driver, pilot, or the like, to steer an automobile, ship, etc.

steering wheel

noun

1. a wheel turned by the driver of a motor vehicle, ship, etc, when he wishes to change direction. It is connected to the front wheels, rudder, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of steering wheel¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

As the drone zoomed up to the white utility van, it captured a graphic image of Jeremy Flores, 26, slumped over the steering wheel, the fake gun lying on his lap.

From Los Angeles Times

All you get here is a steering wheel, a big chrome-lined speedometer dial and a chunky heater control.

From BBC

It showed the child driving in the dark, using the wipers and indicators, and peering over the steering wheel.

From BBC

Separately, the force appealed for information about the theft of a steering wheel from a car on display at the British Grand Prix on Friday.

From BBC

Alijah Arenas describes for the first time publicly how the steering wheel of his Tesla Cybertruck locked up and led to his fiery April wreck in Reseda.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• wheel