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

Rogers ran a jackhammer, cutting down concrete floors and carrying the pieces out in a wheelbarrow. —Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024

That same day, Louis shoveled sand into a wheelbarrow and pushed the wheelbarrow over to other volunteers as his mom stood close by, encouraging him. —Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 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