handbarrow

noun

hand·​bar·​row ˈhan(d)-ˌber-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce handbarrow (audio)
-ˌba-(ˌ)rō
: a flat rectangular frame with handles at both ends that is carried by two persons

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handbarrow was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Handbarrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbarrow. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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