in parts vs on wheels

in parts

on wheels

prep
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, wheels. (Having wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable; synonym of wheeled). 

  • Mobile; able to be moved; especially, synonym of on the move. 

  • To a large degree, excessively. 

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