wheelwright
nounUK /ˈwiːl.raɪt/
US /ˈwiːl.raɪt/
A wheelwright is a person who makes and fixes wooden wheels.
The wheelwright repaired the broken wheel on the farmer's cart.
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2. A person skilled in building the wooden wheels used on wagons and carriages.
In the old village, the wheelwright was as important as the blacksmith.
3. A craftsperson who shapes and fits the spokes, hub, and rim of a wheel.
The wheelwright carefully fitted each spoke into the hub.
4. Historically, a tradesman who supplied and maintained wheels for transport vehicles.
The wheelwright kept the stagecoach wheels in good condition.