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A wheelbarrow is a simple cart with a single wheel in front and two handles in back, designed to be pushed by one person to transport materials. It matters because it's a practical tool that makes it easier for people to move heavy or bulky items like soil, mulch, or garden materials from one place to another.
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thumb|upright=1.35|A common wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow is a small hand-propelled load-bearing vehicle, usually with just one wheel, designed to be pushed and guided by a single person using two handles at the rear. The term "wheelbarrow" is made of two words: "wheel" and "barrow." "Barrow" is a derivation of the Old English "barew" which was a device used for carrying loads.
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