Definition of Wheel and axle

1. Noun. Hoist so arranged that a rope unwinding from a wheel is wound onto a cylindrical drum or shaft coaxial with the wheel.

Generic synonyms: Hoist

Definition of Wheel and axle

1. Noun. a simple machine consisting of a wheel (or similar lever) that turns an axle around which a cord is wound; its mechanical advantage is the ratio of the diameters of the wheel and axle ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Wheel And Axle

wheeching
wheechs
wheedle
wheedled
wheedler
wheedlers
wheedles
wheedling
wheedlingly
wheek
wheeked
wheeking
wheeks
wheel
wheel-shaped
wheel and axle (current term)
wheel and deal
wheel around
wheel artist
wheel away
wheel bug
wheel clamp
wheel clamps
wheel dog
wheel horse
wheel lock
wheel of fortunes
wheel of life
wheel tree
wheelback

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