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Definition of barrow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolsUK small handcart for carrying loadsUK
- He pushed the barrow full of tools to the garden.
2.
archaeologymound of earth covering a burial site
- The ancient barrow was discovered during the excavation for a new building..
3.
geographyRare UK hill or small mountainRare UK
- They climbed the barrow to enjoy the view.
Images of barrow
small handcart for carrying loads 
mound of earth covering a burial site 
hill or small mountain
Expressions with barrow
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cart with two wheels for moving heavy sacks or items
He used a sack barrow to move the boxes.
financial worker from a working-class background
He was known as a barrow boy in the city.
person selling goods from a barrow
The barrow-man sold fresh apples at the market.
Origin of barrow
Old English, bearwe (mound)
Terms with barrow included in their meaning
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market
costermonger's barrow
street vendor
boy or man selling goods from a barrow
street vendor
person selling goods from a barrow
measurement
quantity a barrow will hold
Examples of barrow in a sentence
She used the barrow to transport soil to the backyard. The barrow was covered in moss. They found artifacts in the barrow. The ancient barrow was covered in wildflowers. They discovered artifacts buried in the barrow.
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- French:brouette, tumulus, ...
- German:Schubkarre, Hügelgrab, ...
- Italian:carretto, tumulo, ...
- Spanish:carrito, túmulo, ...
- Portuguese:carrinho de mão, túmulo, ...
- Chinese:小推车, 墓冢, ...
- Japanese:手押し車, 古墳, ...
- Arabic:عربة يدوية, مَدْفَن تَلِّيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְרִיצָה, תֵּל קְבוּרָה, ...
- Russian:тачка, могильный холм, ...
- Ukrainian:візок, курган, ...
- Hindi:हाथगाड़ी, समाधि टीला, ...
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