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Wheeling

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of wheel.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of wheel
  2. The motion of something that wheels.
  3. The act of moving or conveying on wheels.

Example Sentences

the wheelings of birds in the sky
Still talking—more to herself than to the children—she swam into a majestical dance of the stateliest balancings, the haughtiest wheelings and turnings aside, the most dignified sinkings, the gravest risings, all joined together by the elaboratest interlacing steps and circles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does wheeling mean?

Wheeling means present participle and gerund of wheel.

What is a synonym for wheeling?

Common synonyms include moving, turning, revolving, rotating.

What is the opposite of wheeling?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use wheeling in a sentence?

the wheelings of birds in the sky

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