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A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow.

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  1. n. A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow.
  2. n. A wicker case, in which salt is put to drain.
  3. n. A hog, esp. a male hog castrated.
  4. n. A large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead; a tumulus.
  5. n. A heap of rubbish, attle, etc.
  6. n. the quantity that a barrow will hold
  7. n. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
  8. n. a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
  9. 1. A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow. 2. (Salt Works) A wicker case, in which salt is put to drain. A hog, esp. a male hog castrated. Holland. 1. A large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead; a tumulus. 2. (Mining) A heap of rubbish, attle, etc.
  10. n:100 n. the quantity that a barrow will hold n. a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels