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wheelchair

UK
/ˈwiːlˌtʃeə/
US
/ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/

Translations

wheelchairnoun
wheelchairs
pl
UK
/ˈwiːlˌtʃeə/
US
/ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/
инвалидная коляска
He uses a wheelchair to move around the house.
Он использует инвалидную коляску, чтобы передвигаться по дому.
Synonyms
rollator
scooter
chair
transport chair
mobility aid
wheelchairverb
wheelchaired
Past Simple
wheelchaired
Past Participle
wheelchairing
Gerund
Transitive verb meaning to convey someone in a wheelchair
Synonyms
shuttle
escort
carry
cart
convey
transport
push (in a wheelchair)
wheel
wheelchairadjective
UK
/ˈwiːlˌtʃeə/
US
/ˈwiːlˌtʃer/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., wheelchair access)
Synonyms
chairbound
wheelchair-bound
accessible to people with mobility impairments
barrier-free
accessible
wheelchair-friendly
wheelchair-accessible

Definitions

wheelchairnoun
A chair mounted on wheels for use by individuals who are unable to walk or have difficulty walking.
After the accident, she used a wheelchair to move around the house.
A device used in sports or competitions, designed for athletes with disabilities to participate in events.
He won the race using a specially designed sports wheelchair.
wheelchairverb
To convey or transport (a person) in a wheelchair.
The nurse wheelchaired the patient to the recovery room.
wheelchairadjective
Designed for or accessible to people who use wheelchairs; wheelchair-accessible.
The building has a wheelchair ramp at the entrance.
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