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Handcart

A cart drawn or pushed by hand.

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Narrower term 3

Barrow 76% connected

A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Truck 76% connected

A small wheel, as of a vehicle; specifically (Ord.), a small strong wheel, as of wood or iron, for a gun carriage.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wheelbarrow 76% connected

A light vehicle for conveying small loads. It has two handles and one wheel, and is rolled by a single person.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cart 74% connected

A common name for various kinds of vehicles, as a Scythian dwelling on wheels, or a chariot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cart 74% connected

A common name for various kinds of vehicles, as a Scythian dwelling on wheels, or a chariot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Grip 70% connected

The griffin.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Handle 70% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hold 70% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cart 92% connected

A common name for various kinds of vehicles, as a Scythian dwelling on wheels, or a chariot.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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