WHEEL — 5 letter word
wheel
The word wheel has 5 letters: W, H, E, E, L. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals".
5 letter word "wheel": W H E E L — noun
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends score: 11
Letter analysis of wheel
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 3 consonants, 4 unique letters
Definition of wheel
noun
- a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals Synonyms: bicycle
- an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims Synonyms: rack
- game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling "the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in" Synonyms: roulette wheel
- a handwheel that is used for steering Synonyms: steering wheel
- a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
- a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
- forces that provide energy and direction "the wheels of government began to turn"
verb
- move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle Synonyms: roll
- ride a bicycle Synonyms: pedal
- change directions as if revolving on a pivot "They wheeled their horses around and left" Synonyms: wheel around
- wheel somebody or something Synonyms: wheel around
Words you can make from wheel(top 4)
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