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Wheel

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006575

A circular device, typically with spokes or a solid disc, used to steer a vessel. It connects to the rudder mechanism, allowing the helmsman to control the ship's direction. The size and design of a ship's wheel vary depending on the vessel type and steering system.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006575
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMarine and shipyard
Synonymsrim
See alsoAlloy wheel
TranslationsGerman: Ruderrad; Spanish: timón; French: roue
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006575",
  "term": "Wheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A circular device, typically with spokes or a solid disc, used to steer a vessel. It connects to the rudder mechanism, allowing the helmsman to control the ship's direction. The size and design of a ship's wheel vary depending on the vessel type and steering system.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rim"
  ],
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "alloy wheel"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ruderrad",
    "es": "timón",
    "fr": "roue"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wheel/"
}

Record 7,139 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.