wheelbarrow
UK: ˈwiːlˌbær.əʊ | US: ˈwiːlˌber.oʊ
n. a small cart with a single wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying small loads.
The word "wheelbarrow" combines "wheel" (from Old English hweol, meaning a circular rotating object) and "barrow" (from Old English bearwe, meaning a flat frame or cart). Historically, it describes a hand-propelled vehicle with one wheel, designed to distribute weight efficiently for transporting goods. The term reflects its functional design—a "wheel" attached to a "barrow" (cart), emphasizing practicality in construction and agriculture.
The gardener pushed the wheelbarrow filled with soil across the yard.
A wheelbarrow is essential for moving bricks at a construction site.
He lost balance and tipped the wheelbarrow, spilling its contents.
Modern wheelbarrows often have pneumatic tires for smoother movement.
She loaded the wheelbarrow with firewood and hauled it to the shed.