FIFTH WHEEL as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate
    Hypernyms(s) fifth wheel is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fifth wheel is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fifth wheel is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower