Definition

A type of cart that can be tilted to pour out its contents easily.

Example

The workers used a tipcart to unload the heavy materials from the truck.

Conversation

Have you seen the new tipcart they got at the park?

Yeah, I noticed it yesterday; it looks really useful!

I think it's great for moving leaves and debris easily.

Definitely! I love how it can just dump everything out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tipcart' is formed from 'tip' (from Old English 'tipian', meaning to tilt or to give a small amount) and 'cart' (from Old English 'cyrta', meaning a vehicle or cart). The word 'tipcart' refers to a cart designed to tilt or tip for unloading its contents easily.

Memory Tip

Think of a cart that 'tilts' ('tip') to make unloading easier — that's what a tipcart does.

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