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Definition of handcart

handcart

/ˈhændˌkɑːrt/
hand · cart
Plural:handcarts
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• noun

1

A small wheeled vehicle designed to be pushed or pulled by human hands rather than by an animal or motor, typically used for transporting goods over short distances.

Example

"The street vendor pushed a wooden handcart filled with fresh produce through the bustling market."

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• Nearby Words

hanakapiai
handbag
handbook
handcart
handcuff
handglass
handgun

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'handcarte', a transparent compound formed from 'hand' + 'cart', referring to a small cart pushed or pulled by human power rather than by beasts of burden.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handcart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handcart
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