roda — meaning in English

English meaning

• cartwheel noun A gymnastic move in which a person rotates sideways with arms and legs outstretched, briefly balancing on their hands.
• wheel noun A circular object that turns on a central axis, used for movement or to power machinery.

Senses

roda is used for these senses in English:

• cartwheel A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.
• foundling wheel a revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.
• wheel A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

cartwheel — full definition

1. noun A gymnastic move in which a person rotates sideways with arms and legs outstretched, briefly balancing on their hands.
2. verb To perform this move, or to tumble end over end.

wheel — full definition

1. noun A circular object that turns on a central axis, used for movement or to power machinery.
2. noun The steering wheel of a vehicle, or figuratively, control over something.
3. verb To push or move something that has wheels.
4. verb To turn or change direction sharply.

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