fifth wheel

fifthw·heel

uncommon

noun

1.

someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded

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2.

an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

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3.

a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate

Synonyms

fifth wheel

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Grammar

noun
singular	fifth wheel
plural	fifth wheels

Nearby words

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