Synonyms for

Barrow

Verb / ˈbærəʊ / / ˈberəʊ / Another word for barrow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a flat rectangular frame with handles, used for carrying loads

Synonyms & similar words

tumulus gravemound gardencart barrowful burialmound lawncart wheelbarrow cart wheelbarrow handcart pushcart trolley wagon truck carrier conveyance dolly trundler

Synonyms by register

Formal

tumulus cairn mound

Informal

cart wheelbarrow trolley

Literary

barrow-grave burial mound

Antonyms

level flat smooth plain unadorned

Common collocations

  • push a barrow
  • wheelbarrow
  • barrow boy
  • barrow load
  • barrow pit
  • barrow hill

Word family

noun barrow
verb barrow

Usage note

A barrow can refer to a type of burial mound or a handcart. Context is crucial for distinguishing between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The gardener filled the barrow with soil and transported it to the flower bed.
  2. The construction worker used a barrow to carry bricks from one place to another.
  3. The barrow was too heavy for the child to push on his own.

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  • The only thing that saves us from the bureaucracy is its inefficiency. An efficient bureaucracy is the greatest threat to liberty. - Eugene McCarthy
  • Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status. - Laurence J. Peter
  • In a bureaucracy, procedure takes precedence over purpose. - Thomas Sowell

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