Barrow

Pronunciation: /ˈbæroʊ/

Definitions of barrow

noun a mound of earth or stones over a grave

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer used a barrow to transport the hay.

A2 She wheeled the barrow full of dirt to the garden.

B1 The construction workers loaded the barrow with bricks.

B2 He struggled to push the heavy barrow up the hill.

C1 The antique barrow was displayed in the museum.

C2 The barrow was intricately carved and adorned with gold accents.

Examples of barrow in a Sentence

formal The farmer used a barrow to transport the harvested crops from the field.

informal Can you help me push this barrow full of dirt to the garden?

slang I saw him wheeling a barrow down the street like a boss.

figurative Her heavy heart felt like a barrow full of stones.

Grammatical Forms of barrow

• past tense: barrowed
• plural: barrows
• comparative: more barrow
• superlative: most barrow
• present tense: barrow
• future tense: will barrow
• perfect tense: have barrowed
• continuous tense: is barrowing
• singular: barrow
• positive degree: barrow
• infinitive: to barrow
• gerund: barrowing
• participle: barrowed

Origin and Evolution of barrow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'barrow' originated from Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'barwaz' meaning 'mound or hill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'barrow' evolved to also refer to a wheelbarrow or a burial mound, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of the word in different contexts.