English Reference
adjective

wheeled

adj.
US /ˈhwiɫd/ UK /wˈiːld/ wheeled

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    having wheels so that it can be moved across the ground.

    equipped with wheels, typically to facilitate transport or movement across a surface.

    Simple

    She packed her heavy clothes into a wheeled suitcase for the long trip.

    In context

    The hospital staff used a wheeled stretcher to transport the patient quickly from the ambulance to the emergency room.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    used with a number to describe how many wheels a vehicle has.

    occurring in compound adjectives to denote the specific quantity or type of wheels on a vehicle or piece of equipment.

    Simple

    The child was proud of his new four-wheeled toy truck.

    In context

    The city council is considering a ban on heavy six-wheeled vehicles in the narrow streets of the historic district.

    Usage

    Almost always used with a hyphen after a number, such as 'two-wheeled' or 'four-wheeled'.

    Teacher's tip

    Remind students that the number and the word 'wheeled' must be connected by a hyphen when they come before a noun.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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