wheeler means an English surname, derived from the trade of wheeler. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.
wheeler is pronounced /ˈ(h)wiː.lə(ɹ)/.
Etymology
From Middle English whelere, equivalent to wheel + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4). Piecewise doublet of cycler.
name
- An English surname, derived from the trade of wheeler.“"Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement.”
- A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama.
- A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Washington County, Arkansas.
- A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California.
- A number of places in the United States:; A village in Jasper County, Illinois.
- A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Porter County, Indiana.
noun
- A wheelwright, a wheelmaker.
- Someone who operates a wheel.
- A wheelhorse (horse near wheel of carriage).“How proud felt Pierre: In fancy’s eye, he saw the horse-ghosts a-tandem in the van; “These are but wheelers”—cried young Pierre—“the leaders are the generations.””
- A vehicle having the specified number or type of wheels.“"Excellent," said Sherlock Holmes. "Send the boy for a four-wheeler, and we shall be off at once."”
- A sett in a stoneway.“These wheelers are now made from the same class of rock as the rest of the pavement, […]”