wheeling Meaning & Definition
What Does Wheeling Mean?
Wheeling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of wheel. As a noun, it means The motion of something that wheels. As an adjective, it means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.
Word Facts for Wheeling
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-iːlɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | moving, turning and revolving |
| Plural | wheelings |
| Comparative / superlative | more wheeling, most wheeling |
Wheeling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of wheel
Wheeling as a Noun
- The motion of something that wheels.
the wheelings of birds in the sky
- The act of moving or conveying on wheels.
Wheeling as an Adjective
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Verb
- To roll along on wheels.
Wheel that trolley over here, would you?
- To transport something or someone using any wheeled mechanism, such as a wheelchair.
- To ride a bicycle or tricycle.
- To change direction quickly, turn, pivot, whirl, wheel around.
- To cause to change direction quickly, turn.
- To travel around in large circles, particularly in the air.
The vulture wheeled above us.
- To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to make or perform in a circle.
Synonyms of Wheeling
Wheeling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wheeling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Wheeling in a Sentence
the wheelings of birds in the sky
Wheel that trolley over here, would you?
The vulture wheeled above us.
Word Forms & Grammar
wheeling
wheeling (plural wheelings)
wheeling (comparative more wheeling, superlative most wheeling)
Words That Rhyme With Wheeling
How to Pronounce Wheeling
Wheeling is pronounced /-iːlɪŋ/ and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Wheeling
Is wheeling a verb or a noun?
Wheeling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for wheeling?
You can replace wheeling with words such as moving, turning and revolving. See the full list of wheeling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wheeling?
The plural of wheeling is wheelings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wheeling?
The comparative form is more wheeling and the superlative form is most wheeling.