animationwheel
nounUK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən wiːl/
US /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən wil/
A spinning wheel with pictures that makes them look like they are moving.
She turned the animation wheel and watched the little horse run.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rotating dial used to select animation settings in software.
Click the animation wheel to choose how fast the character blinks.
3. A circular chart that shows the steps of making an animated film.
The teacher pointed to the animation wheel on the wall to explain each stage.
4. A wheel-shaped toy that spins to create a simple moving picture.
He got an animation wheel as a birthday gift and played with it all day.