spinner wheel

English

noun
Definitions
  • A type of hubcap or inner wheel ornament that spins independently inside of a wheel itself when the vehicle is in motion, and continues to spin once the vehicle has come to a stop.
  • A swivel caster: the combination of a wheel with a swivel joint that allows the wheel to rotate in all directions.

Etymology

Compound from English spinner + English wheel.

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English

wheel

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