Definition

A type of cart or barrow used for carrying loads, or a mound of earth or stones placed over a burial site.

Example

The workers used a barrow to transport the heavy stones to the construction site.

Conversation

I saw a huge barrow in the park today.

Really? What was it for?

It looked like it might have been a burial site or something interesting.

That’s fascinating! I love learning about local history.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Barrow originates from Old English 'beorg', meaning a hill or mound. It refers to a burial mound or a raised area of earth.

Memory Tip

Picture a 'hill' or 'mound' where people might be buried — that's what a barrow is.

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