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wheelchair

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhwiɫˌtʃɛɹ// UK //wˈiːltʃeə// wheel·chair

n. a chair with wheels that people use to move around when they cannot walk because of an injury or illness.

n. a chair fitted with wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk as a result of illness, injury, or disability.


SIMPLE

He uses a wheelchair to get around the house.

CONTEXTUAL

The new museum is fully accessible, with wide ramps and elevators designed for visitors who use a wheelchair.

COMPLEX

Advances in lightweight materials and battery technology have transformed the modern wheelchair into a highly maneuverable tool that grants users significantly more independence in their daily lives.

Origin

From wheel + chair.

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'use', 'need', or 'be in'.

Pitfall

he is a wheelchairhe uses a wheelchairLearners sometimes use the noun to describe the person rather than the equipment they use.

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