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wheels

n.
US //ˈhwiɫz// UK //wˈiːlz// wheels
  1. 1 a car (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Informal Slang

    a casual word for a car or any vehicle with wheels.

    a metonymic term for an automobile or other wheeled vehicle. Plural in form but often refers to a single vehicle.

    Example

    I finally saved enough money to buy my own wheels.

    Example

    He was incredibly proud of his new wheels, spending every Saturday morning polishing the chrome until it gleamed in the driveway.

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