wheelchair

English

/ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/, /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
  • (attributive) Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.
  • (by extension) Any device involving wheels designed to assist a non-human animal with locomotion.

Etymology

Compound from English wheel + English chair.

Origin

English

chair

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