2. To change direction, as if revolving upon an axis or pivot; to turn; as, the troops wheeled to the right. Being able to advance no further, they are in a fair way to wheel about to the other extreme. South.
3. To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass. Then wheeling down the steep of heaven he flies. Pope.
4. To roll forward. Thunder mixed with hail, Hail mixed with fire, must rend the Egyptian sky, And wheel on the earth, devouring where it rolls. Milton.
WHEELBAND
Wheel"band`, n.
Defn: The tire of a wheel.
WHEELBARROW
Wheel"bar`row, n.
Defn: A light vehicle for conveying small loads. It has two handles and one wheel, and is rolled by a single person.
WHEEL BASE
Wheel base.
Defn: The figure inclosed by lines through the points contact of the wheels of a vehicle, etc., with the surface or rails on which they run; more esp., the length of this figure between the points of contact of the two extreme wheels on either side.
WHEELBIRD
Wheel"bird`, n. (Zoöl.)