noun
steered wheel; steering wheel
Refers to a wheel that is turned to steer a vehicle, such as the front wheels of a car. In some contexts, it can also mean the steering wheel itself, though ハンドル is more common for that.
この車は前の操舵輪が摩耗している。
The front steered wheels on this car are worn.
操舵輪の角度を調整する。
Adjust the angle of the steered wheel.
舵輪 typically refers to a ship's wheel or helm, whereas 操舵輪 is used for land vehicles.
Compound of 操舵 (steering) and 輪 (wheel). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a straightforward technical term formed from Sino-Japanese elements.