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steel wheel — A wheel consists of a steel disc and steel rim which are welded together to provide better impact resistance, lower price, and higher weight than alloy wheels. See alloy wheels sheet wheel … Dictionary of automotive terms
wheel lock — wheel′ lock n. 1) mil an old type of gunlock in which sparks are produced by the friction of a small steel wheel against a piece of iron pyrites 2) mil a gun having such a gunlock • Etymology: 1660–70 … From formal English to slang
wheel lock — noun an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel • Hypernyms: ↑gunlock, ↑firing mechanism * * * noun : an obsolete gunlock in which sparks are struck from a flint or a piece of iron pyrites by a revolving wheel; also : a gun equipped… … Useful english dictionary
Wheel & Axle Plant — The name Wheel Axle Plant has been changed to Rail Wheel Factory (RWF).RWF was established for manufacturing wheels and aAxles required for coaches and wagons of the Indian Railways.Built with World Bank assistance, it was inaugurated by Mrs… … Wikipedia
Wheel — A wheel is a circular device that is capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation whilst supporting a load (mass), or performing labour in machines. A wheel, together with an axle overcomes friction by facilitating… … Wikipedia
wheel — A circular device, thin in relation to its face area, usually able to rotate about a central axle or pivot, with a durable but elastic rim or with regular teeth cut on the rim and for lightness often supported by spokes joined to the hub instead… … Dictionary of automotive terms
wheel — n. & v. n. 1 a circular frame or disc arranged to revolve on an axle and used to facilitate the motion of a vehicle or for various mechanical purposes. 2 a wheel like thing (Catherine wheel; potter s wheel; steering wheel). 3 motion as of a wheel … Useful english dictionary
wheel lock — 1. an old type of gunlock in which sparks are produced by the friction of a small steel wheel against a piece of iron pyrites. 2. a gun having such a gunlock. [1660 70] * * * Device for igniting the powder in a firearm such as a musket. Developed … Universalium
wheel lock — noun historical a kind of gunlock having a steel wheel that rubbed against a flint. ↘a gun having such a gunlock … English new terms dictionary
Steel — (st[=e]l), n. [AS. st[=e]l, st[=y]l, st[=y]le; akin to D. staal, G. stahl, OHG. stahal, Icel. st[=a]l, Dan. staal, Sw. st[*a]l, Old Prussian stakla.] 1. (Metal) A variety of iron intermediate in composition and properties between wrought iron and … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
