HyperDic: fifth_wheel

English > 3 senses of the expression fifth wheel:
NOUNattributefifth wheel, deadwoodsomeone or something that is unwanted and unneeded
artifactfifth wheel, sparean extra car ... / car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
artifactfifth wheela steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate
English > fifth wheel: 3 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningsomeone or something that is unwanted and unneeded.
Synonymdeadwood
Broaderredundancy, redundanceThe attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
English > fifth wheel: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn extra car ... / car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle.
Synonymspare
Broadercar wheelA wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap
Spanishrueda de recambio
Catalanroda de recanvi
English > fifth wheel: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate.
BroaderbearingA rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

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