steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Also, Tesla announced plans earlier this fall for new driverless vehicles that would not contain steering wheels, brakes or accelerators. Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 And new touchpads on the steering wheel, which replace metal dials seen on the Air, will no doubt require an adjustment period to learn exactly what each directional swipe and button push actually does. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 Other potential extras include a panoramic roof, a winter pack incorporating heated front seats and steering wheel, and a towbar. James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 The premium package included remote start, heated steering wheel, interior camera and full LED cornering lights. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steering wheel 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of steering wheel was in 1750

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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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