Basic Details
Word: Wheelbarrow
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small vehicle with one wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying loads.
Synonyms: Handcart, trolley
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Push the wheelbarrow: To take on a significant responsibility or task. Example: "When the team was short-handed, I had to push the wheelbarrow and lead the project."
- Tip the wheelbarrow: To reveal or share information or secrets. Example: "He was hesitant to tip the wheelbarrow about his plans for the surprise party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gardener used a wheelbarrow to transport soil and plants around the garden.
Example 2: During the clean-up, we filled the wheelbarrow with leaves and twigs.
Example 3: The construction workers pushed their wheelbarrows filled with bricks to build the new wall.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the wheelbarrow is believed to have been invented in China around 200 AD? It allowed workers to transport heavy loads more easily and efficiently!
Famous Quote
"You cannot push anyone up the ladder unless he is willing to climb." Andrew Carnegie
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wheelbarrow" mean?
a) A type of bicycle
b) A small vehicle for carrying loads
c) A tool for digging
d) A kind of cart
Answer: b) A small vehicle for carrying loads
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wheelbarrow"?
a) Handcart
b) Bicycle
c) Crane
d) Car
Answer: a) Handcart
3. Which sentence uses "wheelbarrow" correctly?
a) The wheelbarrow was flying high in the sky.
b) I rode my wheelbarrow to school.
c) She filled the wheelbarrow with flowers.
d) The wheelbarrow sang a lovely tune.
Answer: c) She filled the wheelbarrow with flowers.
4. Which idiom means taking on a big responsibility?
a) Tip the wheelbarrow
b) Push the wheelbarrow
c) Jump the gun
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: b) Push the wheelbarrow
5. What is the opposite of "wheelbarrow"?
a) N/A
b) Plane
c) Bicycle
d) Boat
Answer: a) N/A
