handbarrow

American  

[hand-bar-oh] / ˈhændˌbær oʊ /

noun

1. a frame with handles at each end by which it is carried.

2. a handcart.

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handbarrow British  

/ ˈhændˌbærəʊ /

noun

1. a flat tray for transporting loads, usually carried by two men

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Etymology

Origin of handbarrow

First recorded in 1400–50, handbarrow is from the late Middle English word handberwe. See hand, barrow ¹

Example Sentences

A handbarrow or portable frame on which a corpse is placed or borne to the grave.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

A handbarrow is now brought, on which is placed the gardener, with a spade, a cord, and a large basket.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 444 Volume 18, New Series, July 3, 1852 by Chambers, William

The trophy is then replaced on the handbarrow with the gardener, who has to hold it upright, and prevent any accident.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 444 Volume 18, New Series, July 3, 1852 by Chambers, William

Daggett was brought over to the house, on a handbarrow, for the second time, and made as comfortable as circumstances would allow.

From The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers by Cooper, James Fenimore

Just ten minutes later the door opened, and in came a handbarrow, upon which stood the body of the coach.

From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)