Dictionary entry

Wheel (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Wheel, v. i.

1. To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more about; to rotate; to gyrate.

The moon carried about the earth always shows the same

face to us, not once wheeling upon her own center. Bentley.

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.