Barrow (Noun)

Meaning 1

(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The ancient barrow stood out against the rolling hills, a testament to the burial practices of a long-lost culture.
  • Archaeologists carefully excavated the barrow, uncovering artifacts and relics that shed light on the lives of the people who built it.
  • The barrow was constructed around 2000 BCE, during a time of great social and cultural change in the region.
  • As the team dug deeper into the barrow, they discovered a complex system of tunnels and chambers that had been hidden for millennia.
  • The barrow was one of many that dotted the landscape, each one a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the area.

Synonyms

  • Tumulus
  • Burial Mound
  • Grave Mound

Hypernyms

  • Mound
  • Hill

Meaning 2

A cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The worker pushed a heavy barrow full of bricks across the construction site.
  • She used a barrow to transport plants and soil around the garden.
  • The barrow's wheel squeaked as he pulled it up the cobblestone path.
  • He loaded the barrow with firewood and headed back to the campsite.
  • The company purchased a fleet of barrows to help employees with their daily tasks.

Synonyms

  • Garden Cart
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Lawn Cart

Hypernyms

  • Cart
  • Pushcart
  • Go-cart

Meaning 3

The quantity that a barrow will hold.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The construction worker loaded a barrow full of bricks to carry to the site.
  • The shopper filled her barrow to the brim with fresh produce from the market.
  • The gardener carefully measured out just the right amount of mulch to fit in a single barrow.
  • The warehouse team moved pallets in barrows, each one filled to capacity with boxes of merchandise.
  • The builder's assistant brought a barrow of cement mix to the work area for the foreman.

Synonyms

  • Barrowful
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