what does fifth wheel mean?
FIFTH WHEEL as NOUN
- 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
- 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
- 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
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