barrow
word
Definition
A 'barrow' is a small cart with handles, used for carrying things (like a wheelbarrow). It can also refer to a large mound of earth or stones placed over a grave, especially from ancient times.
Usage & Nuances
'Barrow' is less common than 'wheelbarrow' for carts; in archaeology, it specifically means an ancient burial mound ('a Bronze Age barrow'). Context is key—'wheelbarrow' for gardens, 'barrow' for historical sites. Rare in American English outside history.
Example Sentences
He carried the soil in a barrow to the garden.
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The ancient king was buried in a large barrow.
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Can you grab the barrow from the shed? I need to move these bricks.
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After a hard day, he just left the barrow by the gate and went inside.
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The farmer used a barrow to carry potatoes.
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They discovered gold jewelry inside the old barrow.
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