Wheelbarrow: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheelbarrow

 

[ หˆwiหlหŒbษ›ษ™roสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction tool

A wheelbarrow is a small, lightweight vehicle typically used in construction and gardening. It is designed to be pushed by a single person and usually has one or two wheels. The front part has a bowl-like container where materials such as soil, sand, or gravel can be loaded. Wheelbarrows make it easier to transport heavy or loose materials from one place to another, reducing the effort needed compared to carrying them manually.

Synonyms

barrow, cart, hand truck

Examples of usage

  • He used a wheelbarrow to transport the bricks across the site.
  • The gardener pushed the wheelbarrow full of mulch to the flower bed.
  • She filled the wheelbarrow with soil for the new garden.
  • They used a wheelbarrow to carry tools around the construction area.

Translations

Translations of the word "wheelbarrow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carro de mรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฅ เค เฅ‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schubkarre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerobak dorong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ๆŠผใ—่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brouette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carretilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el arabasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ˆ˜๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ ูŠุฏูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koleฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vozรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆŽจ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roฤni voziฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ะฐั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™llษ™ arabasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carretilla

Etymology

The word 'wheelbarrow' originates from the Old English word 'wer', meaning 'man', and 'barrow', which refers to a wheelbarrow structure. The use of wheelbarrows can be traced back to ancient times, with evidence showing their existence in Roman and Chinese civilization. They were initially designed for transporting various materials over short distances in construction sites and agricultural fields. The single- or double-wheeled design of a wheelbarrow allows for efficient maneuverability, making it an essential tool for laborers and gardeners alike. The design has evolved over centuries, improving in terms of materials and functionality, but the basic concept remains unchanged.