wheelbarrow

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noun

wheel·​bar·​row ˈ(h)wēl-ˌber-(ˌ)ō 

-ˌba-(ˌ)rō

: a small usually single-wheeled vehicle that is used for carrying small loads and is fitted with handles at the rear by which it can be pushed and guided

wheelbarrow

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verb

wheelbarrowed; wheelbarrowing; wheelbarrows

transitive verb

: to convey in a wheelbarrow

Examples of wheelbarrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

An Iowa man is hoping his speedy wheelbarrow drive will result in an official Guinness World Record. —David Chiu, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024

Bianca and Jade won with their wheelbarrow double-team finish. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

Verb

Walk the half-mile trail from the headspring with your gear to scuba dive at Blue Hole Spring (most divers refer to this spring as Jug Spring; bring a cart or wheelbarrow along to lighten the load). —Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1721, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wheelbarrow

noun

wheel·​bar·​row

ˈhwē(ə)l-ˌbar-ō,

ˈwē(ə)l-

: a small cart that has two handles and usually one wheel, is used for carrying small loads, and is usually pushed