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Definition of wheelwell

wheelwell

/ˈwiːlˌwɛl/
wheel · well
Plural:wheelwells
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wheelwell Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A semicircular recessed cavity in the body of an automobile or the fuselage of an aircraft that houses and provides clearance for a wheel.

Example

"The mechanic used a high-pressure hose to wash the thick mud and road salt out of each wheelwell before inspecting the brakes."

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• Nearby Words

wheeling
wheelman
wheelspin
wheelwell
wheeze
wheezily
wheeziness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wheelwell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wheelwell
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