Ferris Wheel<\/p>\n
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Definition<\/a>: A wheel<\/strong> is a circular component that is intended to rotate on an axial bearing<\/a>. The wheel is one of the main components of the wheel and axle<\/a> which is one of the six simple machines<\/a>. Wheels, in conjunction with axles, allow heavy objects to be moved easily facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Wheels are also used for other purposes, such as a ship’s wheel<\/a>, steering wheel<\/a> and flywheel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Common examples are found in transport<\/a> applications. A wheel greatly reduces friction<\/a> by facilitating motion by rolling<\/a> together with the use of axles<\/a>. In order for wheels to rotate, a moment<\/a> needs to be applied to the wheel about its axis, either by way of gravity, or by the application of another external force or torque<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wheel of Fortune (TV show in the US)<\/p>\n Wheel rims<\/p>\n alloy wheels<\/p>\n Wheel of Fortune quilt block<\/p>\n Wheel of Time (novels)<\/p>\n Riesenrad<\/p>\n hamster wheel<\/p>\n Patchwork Wheel (aka Cheyenne) quilt block<\/p>\n Buddhist Wheel of Life<\/p>\n spinning wheel<\/p>\n asleep at the wheel<\/p>\n bicycle wheel<\/p>\n Wagon Wheel quilt block<\/p>\n prayer wheel<\/p>\n Broken Wheel quilt block<\/p>\n Wheel of Fortune tarot card<\/a>: The Wheel Of Fortune<\/em> card, like other cards of the Major Arcana<\/a>, varies widely in depiction between Tarot decks. Basically, this card has been modeled ever since the tarot’s inception in the 15th century after the medieval concept of Rota Fortunae<\/a><\/em>, the wheel of the goddess Fortuna<\/a>. Images generally show a six- or eight-spoked wheel, often attended or crested by an individual (sometimes human; sometimes a Sphinx<\/a>-like half-human) attired in an Egyptian-style headdress. In some decks, such as the AG M\u00fcller, the wheel is also attended by an individual wearing a blindfold; and often there are people sitting or riding on the wheel whilst others are shown falling from it.<\/p>\n The wheel is not always shown inscribed with any lettering. Where this is the case, the letters T-A-R-O can often be found aligned against four of the spokes, which can also be interpreted as R-O-T-A, the Latin word meaning “wheel”. In some decks, such as the Waite, the wheel is also inscribed with additional alchemical symbols representing the four elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water (which are also said to be represented throughout the Tarot by the four ‘suits’ of Pentacles or Discs, Swords, Wands and Cups respectively.[3]<\/a><\/sup> These emblems can also be seen on the Magician’s table in the Magician<\/a> card (Card I)).<\/p>\n On the Waite card shown, though not necessarily on others, there are also four winged creatures in the corners of the card, representing the symbols of the four Evangelists<\/a> (The Lion, the Ox, the Man and the Eagle). These four Evengelists are also represented the four fixed<\/a> astrological signs<\/a>: Leo<\/a>, Taurus<\/a>, Aquarius<\/a> and Scorpio<\/a>. In addition a representation of the god Anubis<\/a> is seen rising with the wheel on the right side, while the snake-like Typhon<\/a> descends on the left. On the wheel, alternating with the letters T-A-R-O are the Hebrew letters ?-?-?-?, usually transliterated as YHWH<\/a> (Yahweh), the name of the God of Israel.<\/p>\n wheelchair<\/p>\n Seattle Great Wheel<\/p>\n color wheel<\/p>\n potter’s wheel<\/p>\n reinventing the wheel<\/p>\n ship’s wheel<\/p>\n flywheel<\/p>\n Millennium Eye<\/p>\n Take 5 minutes to do any kind of artistic response: poem, doodle, quilt, pastel, pencil. ANYTHING counts. No rules; just do it!<\/p>\n Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. I would really like to keep all the artwork together and provide a way for others to see your work and\/or your blog.<\/p>\n The Creative Prompt Project, also, has a Flickr group<\/a>, which you can join to\u00a0 post your responses. I created this spot so those of you without blogs and websites would have a place to post your responses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ferris Wheel Carousel Definition: A wheel is a circular component that is intended to rotate on an axial bearing. The wheel is one of the main components of the wheel and axle which is one of the six simple machines. 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