Barrow (noun)

  1. A cart or a vehicle that is pushed by hand and used for carrying goods.
  2. A small hill or mound that was used as a tomb in ancient times.
  3. A type of boat or ship used in shallow waters.

Origin:

The word "barrow" comes from the old english word "bearwe" meaning "a cart or a type of vehicle used to transport goods or people". it was first used in the 8th century.

Examples:

  1. The workers used a barrow to transport the heavy bags of cement.
  2. The ancient burial barrow was opened to reveal the treasures buried with the deceased.
  3. He used a barrow to navigate the shallow waters of the swamp.
  4. She filled the barrow with groceries and pushed it home from the market.
  5. The barrow was an ancient way of transporting goods before the invention of the wheelbarrow.
Some random words: warder, falconry, c/o