The nautical term ‘wheel’ serves as a colloquial name for both the propeller and the steering gear control on a ship. For instance, during a storm at sea, the captain may declare, ‘Brace the wheel!’, ordering the crew to secure the steering gear control in preparation for the approaching storm.
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