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Barrow: meaning, definitions and examples

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barrow

 

[ หˆbรฆroสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

burial mound

A barrow is a large mound of earth or stones raised over a burial site, often associated with ancient burial practices. These structures are typically found in archaeological sites and can vary in shape and size.

Synonyms

burial mound, grave mound, tumulus

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologists discovered a barrow filled with ancient artifacts.
  • Many barrows remain undiscovered beneath the grasslands.
  • The barrow is believed to be the final resting place of a warrior.
Context #2 | Noun

wheelbarrow

A barrow can also refer to a wheelbarrow, a one-wheeled cart typically used for gardening, construction, or other tasks that involve transporting materials. It is designed to be pushed by a person and is useful for moving heavy loads.

Synonyms

wheelbarrow

Examples of usage

  • She filled the barrow with soil and took it to the garden.
  • He used a barrow to transport bricks to the building site.
  • The barrow made it easy to carry heavy materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "barrow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carroรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schubkarre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerobak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wรณzek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ๆŠผใ—่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chariot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carretilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elle taลŸฤฑnan araba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ˆ˜๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vozรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vozรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆŽจ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voziฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trolley

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carretilla

Etymology

The word 'barrow' originates from Old English 'bearwe', which means a hill or mound, particularly one that serves as a burial site. The term has connections to various archaeological practices, particularly in Northern Europe, where it's often associated with ancient rituals. As burial customs evolved, so did the construction of barrows. These structures often reflect the status and beliefs of the societies that built them, indicating the importance of honoring the dead. In the context of the wheelbarrow, the word 'barrow' developed a different meaning, deriving from the same Old English root, emphasizing its function as a means to carry or transport, akin to the way a mound might 'carry' the remains of the deceased.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,465, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.