1. wheelchair
noun. ['ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr, ˈhwiːlˌtʃɛr'] a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant.
Synonyms
- chair
- bath chair
Etymology
- chair (English)
- wheel (English)
- whele (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Wheelchair
- armchair
- wheelchair
Example sentences of the word wheelchair
1. Noun, singular or mass
With a driver's license, you can also borrow a beach wheelchair for up to two hours.
2. Adjective
When properly installed, a rubber surface is smooth and level, making it ideal for wheelchair access.
Quotes containing the word wheelchair
1. I feel like dancing. If I bring an extra wheelchair for you, would you like to join me?
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2. If I were a Wild West cowboy, I wouldn’t ride a horse—I’d ride a wheelchair. More romantic.
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3. Her love stays with me wherever I go. That’s because I have it on a leash, like a dog, and I take it for walks like I do with my pet wheelchair.
- Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE