Meaning Of The Word Fifth wheel

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Fifth wheel Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Fifth wheel?

fifth wheel in American English
a horizontal wheel-like structure placed over the front axle of a carriage or wagon to support it on turns
noun: a horizontal ring or segment of a ring, consisting of two bands that slide on each other, placed above the front axle of a carriage and designed to support the forepart of the body while allowing it to turn freely in a horizontal plane

fifth wheel in British English
noun: a spare wheel for a four-wheeled vehicle

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