wheel around
Turn on heel
To wheel around is to turn sharply, pivoting to face a different direction—usually quickly and with purpose: She wheeled around when she heard her name.
The phrase suggests a swift, decisive rotation of the body, often in response to surprise or confrontation.
Less commonly, it describes moving something on wheels: They wheeled the cart around to the back entrance.
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
- whirlRotate very quickly
- swivelRotating connection point
- pivotPoint of rotation
- rotateTurn about an axis
turn · gyrate · revolve · pirouette · spin · circle · twist · spiral
Rotation reference line
- fulcrumLever's balance point
- swivelRotating connection point
- bearingPosture or orientation
- hubCentral connection point
caster · turntable · spindle · rotation · axle · gimbal · revolving
twirl
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
rotate · turn · gyrate · revolve · pirouette · spin · circle · twist · spiral · corkscrew
axis
Rotation reference line
hub · caster · turntable · spindle · rotation · axle · gimbal · revolving
swerve
Abrupt directional change
redirect · reposition · course-correct · swing · bank · arc · curve · loop · U-turn · about-turn
startle
Frighten suddenly
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- confrontFace squarely, address directly
- faceHead's anterior surface
bolt · alert · defensive · challenge · accusatory · alarmed · sudden · abrupt
wheel aroundstay the course
Continue despite difficulties
hold steady · keep going · press on · march on · carry on
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