• 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 handwheel that is used for steering
• forces that provide energy and direction
• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
• 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
• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
verb
• change directions as if revolving on a pivot
• wheel somebody or something
• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
• attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
• (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
• request for a sum of money
verb
• take a court case to a higher court for review
• request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
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