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What is a homonym for wheel?

There isn't a perfect homonym for "wheel" in the English language. A homonym is a word that is spelled the same and pronounced the same as another word, but has a different meaning.

"Wheel" is a unique word in that regard. However, there are some words that sound very similar to "wheel", but are spelled differently:

* Wheal: A raised, red mark on the skin caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction.

* Whelk: A type of sea snail.

It's important to note that these words are homophones, not homonyms. Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently.

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