wheelbarrow

noun

wheel·bar·row | \ ˈhwēl-ˌber-(ˌ)ō

, -ˌba-(ˌ)rō, ˈwēl-\

Definition of wheelbarrow

(Entry 1 of 2)

: 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

verb

wheelbarrowed; wheelbarrowing; wheelbarrows

Definition of wheelbarrow (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to convey in a wheelbarrow

Examples of wheelbarrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The neighbor, using profanities, warned the landscaper not to move his wheelbarrow onto her property. — Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, "Wanted man arrested in his yard; woman yells at neighbor, landscaper: Berea police blotter," 19 July 2019 Brick-sized blocks of Libyan dinars bulge from suitcases or are spirited away in wheelbarrows. — Nabih Bulos, latimes.com, "What’s for sale at this outdoor market? Cold, hard cash," 11 July 2019 Funes founded his farm, Finca Marta, nearly eight years ago with a pick, shovel and wheelbarrow on a 20-acre rise. — Kevin Spear, orlandosentinel.com, "Cuban farmer feeds hunger for better way of life," 10 July 2019 Micano Home and Garden‘s artful displays hold unique items such as wheelbarrows transformed into tables and Edison bulb lamps made from old gears and rotary phones. — Erin E. Williams, Twin Cities, "Stunning vistas, modern museums, quirky shops make Reno a favorite for tourists," 22 June 2019 Maintenance crews worked the area for about 15 minutes with push brooms and wheelbarrows filled until it was dried back out and play resumed. — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, "Rockies’ infielder Ryan McMahon given chance to seize second base," 16 June 2019 Or to divide your pile into wheelbarrow loads, or to break it down by the shovelful, sending each one to a unique, carefully chosen destination. — Quanta Magazine, "A Traveler Who Finds Stability in the Natural World," 1 Aug. 2018 On a recent Saturday, Cherizier ducked through purple and yellow sheets hung out to dry in narrow alleyways and sidestepped rusty wheelbarrows filled with sugarcane and women doing their wash in buckets. — Fox News, "Leader or killer? A day with 'Barbecue' in Haiti's capital," 7 June 2019 For the Gaineses, that means gardening and outdoor entertaining at their Waco, Texas, farmhouse, and the Target line includes chic takes on garden tools—and even a wheelbarrow—to do outdoor chores in style. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Chip and Jo Gaines's New Hearth & Hand Collection for Target Has Jadeite, Chic Table Linens, and More," 19 Feb. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

There were period-appropriate amusements, from cherry-seed spitting contests to wheelbarrow races, the latter featuring wooden conveyances built to 150-year-old specifications. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Spirit of (18)76: Old Town celebrates July 4 with a 19th century vibe," 5 July 2019

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