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wheelbarrow

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Noun — A small cart with one wheel at the front and handles at the back, used to carry loads by hand.

How to use wheelbarrow

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push a wheelbarrow a wheelbarrow full of

Etymology

From Middle English whelbarwe, a combination of "wheel" and an old word for a hand-carried frame (related to "barrow").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wheelbarrow” mean?

The word “wheelbarrow” means a small cart with one wheel at the front and handles at the back, used to carry loads by hand. In plain terms, a one-wheeled hand cart used for hauling garden or building materials.

How do you pronounce “wheelbarrow”?

“Wheelbarrow” is pronounced WEEL-ba-roh (/ˈwilbæɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “wheelbarrow” in a sentence?

Here is “wheelbarrow” used in a sentence: “He pushed a wheelbarrow full of bricks across the yard.”

What part of speech is “wheelbarrow”?

Depending on how it is used, “wheelbarrow” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “wheelbarrow” come from?

The word “wheelbarrow” comes from Middle English. From Middle English whelbarwe, a combination of "wheel" and an old word for a hand-carried frame (related to "barrow").

How many meanings does “wheelbarrow” have?

“Wheelbarrow” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small cart with one wheel at the front and handles at the back, used to carry loads by hand.

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