noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A frame, supported by poles, used for carrying things; similar to a litter or stretcher
2. 2
   a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

litter

Etymology

From Middle English handbarow, handbarwe, equivalent to hand + barrow.

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