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wheeling

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈhwiɫɪŋ// UK //wˈiːlɪŋ// wheel·ing

n. the act of moving something on wheels or turning in a circle. It often describes birds flying in circles or people moving heavy objects.

n. the act of moving on wheels or in a circular motion. Often describes the flight patterns of birds or the transport of goods via wheeled vehicles.


SIMPLE

The wheeling of the heavy carts made a loud noise.

CONTEXTUAL

The constant wheeling of gulls above the harbor signaled that the fishing boats were returning with their catch.

COMPLEX

The rhythmic wheeling of the stars across the night sky has served as a primary navigation tool for sailors throughout human history.

Synonyms
Usage

Often appears in the phrase 'wheeling and dealing' to describe complex or dishonest business schemes.

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