Phrase guide

wire wheel

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A wheel having a central hub connected to the rim by wire spokes, formerly in common use on automobiles.

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noun

Meaning 2

An abrasive tool consisting of a rotary wire brush that is run on an angle grinder, on a bench grinder, in the chuck of a handheld power drill, etc.

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verb

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of wire-wheel (verb).

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Usage: alt-of, alternative, transitive

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