"wheelman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: wheelmen [plural]
Etymology: wheel + -man Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wheel|man}} wheel + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|wheelmen}} wheelman (plural wheelmen)
  1. (automotive) A driver of an automobile, especially a getaway vehicle in a criminal enterprise. Categories (topical): Automotive
    Sense id: en-wheelman-en-noun-SNHwcZMo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 23 37 40 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 27 39 34 Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
  2. (nautical) The steersman on a ship. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-wheelman-en-noun-3aM9JKqr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 23 37 40 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 27 39 34 Topics: nautical, transport
  3. (dated, cycling) A cyclist. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Cycling
    Sense id: en-wheelman-en-noun-59Ea~0oP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 23 37 40 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 27 39 34 Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: wheel-man, wheel man

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