wheel-barrow man
The term "wheel-barrow man" has historical significance, particularly in the 1800s in the United States, referring to convicts sentenced to hard labor.
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Definition
C2Historical
(US, archaic)A convict sentenced to hard labor, especially in road maintenance, in the 1800s.
Example
- In the 1800s, many wheel-barrow men were tasked with maintaining the roads as part of their sentence.
B1General
(informal)A person who uses a wheelbarrow to transport materials, often in construction or gardening.
Example
- The wheel-barrow man quickly moved the soil to the garden bed.
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