handbarrow
Americannoun
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a frame with handles at each end by which it is carried.
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a handcart.
noun
Etymology
Origin of handbarrow
First recorded in 1400–50, handbarrow is from the late Middle English word handberwe. See hand, barrow 1
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Our men had nothing better to carry them on than a handbarrow with canvass laid across it.
From Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Sir J. M. (James MacPherson) Le Moine
We found no plough, horse, or cart—only a spade, fork, wheelbarrow, and handbarrow.
From The slave trade, domestic and foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished by H. C. (Henry Charles) Carey
The first one was put upon a long handbarrow, over which the captain had previously spread a tablecloth, and, followed by the ladies, was deposited by the side of the body of Red.
From Romance of California Life by John Habberton
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 William Chambers
Porters, hucksters, errand boys went through with basket and handbarrow, passing across aisles and nave before the very screen that shut in choir and altar.
From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Tom Bevan
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