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wheelman
[ weel-muhn, hweel- ]
noun
, plural wheel·men.
- Also wheels·man []. a helmsperson or steersperson.
- a rider of a bicycle, tricycle, or the like.
- Slang.
- a driver, especially a chauffeur:
The mobster's wheelman was also his bodyguard.
- a person who drives the getaway car in a holdup or robbery.
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A policeman witnessed the accident, but he clearly placed the blame on the careless wheelman.
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If any other wheelman chooses to tire his muscles and overstrain his heart for a mere bit of boasting, let him do it.
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It was soon followed by "And a half four," upon which the lieutenant directed the wheelman to steer directly for the Bellevite.
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Furthermore, aside from the question of health altogether, a wheelman becomes quickly tired out with this continual shifting.
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Even a glad good-night was exchanged, the wheelman's voice rising in a quaver of grateful affection.
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