wheelbarrow
3 synonyms for wheelbarrow, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small cart with one wheel at the front and handles at the back, used to carry loads by hand.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
lawn cart
garden cart
How to use wheelbarrow
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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").
Full origin of wheelbarrow →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.
