(ceramics) A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot.

(mythology, philosophy) The wheel of Fortune. / (by extension) A wheel of fortune; a big six wheel. / A television game show where word puzzles are solved by filling in the missing letters.

A device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven; normally used to enforce payment of a traffic violation fine

On a steam locomotive, an unpowered wheel located in front of the driving wheels.

(rail transport) On a steam locomotive, a powered wheel driven by the locomotive's pistons or turbine.

A small, rotating circular table of variable speed used in the manufacture of ceramics.

(rail transport) On a steam locomotive, an unpowered wheel or axle located behind the driving wheels.

a revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.

The combination button/scroll wheel selection device of some iPods.

A toothed wheel either held in position or turned by an engaging detent or pawl. / The retaining wheel over the mainspring arbor of a timepiece.