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wheelman

[ weel-muhn, hweel- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural wheel·men.

Also wheels·man []. a helmsperson or steersperson.
a rider of a bicycle, tricycle, or the like.
Slang.
1. a driver, especially a chauffeur:
  The mobster's wheelman was also his bodyguard.
2. a person who drives the getaway car in a holdup or robbery.

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; wheel + -man

A policeman witnessed the accident, but he clearly placed the blame on the careless wheelman.

If any other wheelman chooses to tire his muscles and overstrain his heart for a mere bit of boasting, let him do it.

It was soon followed by "And a half four," upon which the lieutenant directed the wheelman to steer directly for the Bellevite.

Furthermore, aside from the question of health altogether, a wheelman becomes quickly tired out with this continual shifting.

Even a glad good-night was exchanged, the wheelman's voice rising in a quaver of grateful affection.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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