barrow
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a small cart with one or two wheels that you push or pull by hand to carry heavy things.
a small, hand-propelled vehicle used for transporting loads, often featuring a single wheel and two handles.
Simple“The street vendor pushed his barrow full of fresh fruit through the market.”
In context“The construction worker loaded the barrow with wet cement, carefully balancing the weight before navigating the narrow scaffolding.”
UsageOften used as a shortening of 'wheelbarrow' or to describe a vendor's cart.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a large pile of earth or stones built over an ancient grave.
an artificial mound of earth and stones, especially one raised over an ancient burial site.
Simple“Archaeologists discovered ancient pottery inside the grassy barrow on the hill.”
In context“The landscape was dotted with Neolithic barrows, silent monuments to a civilization that had inhabited the valley thousands of years prior.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is common in British archaeology and historical literature; learners may encounter it when visiting heritage sites in the UK.
Synonymsmoundtumulus - 03 C2 Proficiency
a male pig that has been castrated before reaching maturity.
a male hog castrated before sexual maturity, typically raised for meat production.
Simple“The farmer separated the barrows from the rest of the herd for feeding.”
In context“In commercial swine production, barrows are often preferred over boars due to the absence of 'boar taint' in the meat.”
UsageUsed primarily in agricultural and livestock contexts.