wheelman

/ˈwilˌmæn/
noun
  1. A driver, especially of a getaway car in a crime.
    • The gang needed a reliable wheelman for their heist.
    • In the movie, the wheelman skillfully avoided the pursuing cars through narrow alleys.
    • The police arrested the wheelman who drove the robbers away from the bank.
  2. A person who steers a boat or ship; a helmsman.
    • As the wheelman, she was responsible for navigating the narrow channel.
    • The captain trusted his wheelman to follow the plotted course.
    • The wheelman kept the ship steady through the storm.
  3. A cyclist, especially in a race or as part of a team.
    • The wheelman signaled to his teammates as they approached the final turn.
    • He trained for years to become a professional wheelman in the Tour de France.
    • The team's wheelman led the sprint to the finish line.
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