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gurney

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Noun — A wheeled stretcher used to move patients in a hospital.

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Etymology

Origin uncertain — possibly named after Theodore Gurney, credited with patenting a similar wheeled cab design in the 1880s.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gurney” mean?

The word “gurney” means a wheeled stretcher used to move patients in a hospital. In plain terms, the wheeled stretcher hospitals use to move patients.

How do you use “gurney” in a sentence?

Here is “gurney” used in a sentence: “Paramedics wheeled the patient in on a gurney.”

What part of speech is “gurney”?

“Gurney” is a noun.

Where does the word “gurney” come from?

The word “gurney” dates back to around 1880. Origin uncertain — possibly named after Theodore Gurney, credited with patenting a similar wheeled cab design in the 1880s.

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