wheelchair
n. countablen. 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.
He uses a wheelchair to get around the house.
The new museum is fully accessible, with wide ramps and elevators designed for visitors who use a wheelchair.
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.
From wheel + chair.
Commonly used with the verbs 'use', 'need', or 'be in'.
he is a wheelchairhe uses a wheelchairLearners sometimes use the noun to describe the person rather than the equipment they use.