Brouette

/bruːˈɛt/ noun

Definition

A small wheeled cart or barrow, especially one used for carrying loads in gardens or construction.

Etymology

From French 'brouette,' possibly derived from Old French 'broue' or related to 'brouter' (to browse). Entered English from French in the 17th century.

Kelly Says

The humble wheelbarrow transformed agriculture—adding a wheel to a basket multiplied human carrying capacity by four or five times!

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