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n. - An enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated.

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  • Beyond the wheelhouse was a spacious area with lounge chairs and a portable bar.
  • It is a small gypsy style cart so it can't imagine it will be used for the 'wheelhouse'.
  • It was a 'wheelhouse' song, to be sure last week, but wheelhouse songs don't bring in new fans.
  • The next two races are right in Jimmie Johnson's wheelhouse, meaning those chasing him must try to keep up.
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