Barrow

usgb/ˈbærəʊ/
noun

A large wheelbarrow used for moving loads.

She was pushing a barrow full of bricks.
Visual representation of "barrow" - A large wheelbarrow used for moving loads

Often appears as...

  • load the barrow
  • push the barrow
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Manual Labor

Use 'barrow' when referring to physical tasks like gardening or construction.

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He filled the barrow with soil for the garden bed.
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Transport Loads

'Barrow' emphasizes the tool's role in transporting heavy or bulky items easily.

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We used a barrow to move the paving stones to the backyard.
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