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wheelie bin

British  

noun

  1. a large container for rubbish, esp one used by a household, mounted on wheels so that it can be moved more easily

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Mr Oliver admitted starting a fire in a wheelie bin which then spread.

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A wheelie great idea: One man turned heads as he brought his festival gear onto the farm in a modified wheelie bin.

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The topper, which also features a knitted wheelie bin and pizza boxes, was created by members of the Moseley Knit and Natter Group.

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However, in court Mr O'Donoghue was unable to identify the person he saw putting the wheelie bin in the car.

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Mr O'Donoghue said he saw the workman putting his wheelie bin in the back of his silver VW Golf on 3 September 2019 and said it appeared to be heavier than an empty bin.

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