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fifth wheel

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fifth wheel
n.
1.
a. A wheel or portion of a wheel placed horizontally over the forward axle of a carriage to provide support and stability during turns.
b. A similar device over the rear axle or axles of a tractor or pickup truck, serving as a coupling for a semitrailer.
2. An additional wheel carried on a four-wheeled vehicle as a spare.
3. An extra and unnecessary person or thing.
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Noun1.fifth wheelfifth wheel - someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded
deadwood
redundance, redundancy - the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded; "the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers"
2.fifth wheel - an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
spare
car wheel - a wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car
3.fifth wheel - a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate
bearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
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