Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A chair mounted on large wheels, used primarily by people who cannot walk or have difficulty walking.
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- noun A
chair mounted onlarge wheels for thetransportation oruse of asick ordisabled person. - noun attributive
designed forwheelchairbound people
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
Etymologies
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Examples
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Yeah, I don't like the term wheelchair bound either.
I am not “bound” Elizabeth McClung 2008
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The dude in the wheelchair is my cousin's son, Tommy.
The Bet The Nag 2009
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When the students play dog sledding, his wheelchair is the sled.
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And -- being in a wheelchair is an okay alternative to surgery, don't let 'em scare you.
MY KNEES (PART ONE) -- DIAGNOSIS Maggie Jochild 2007
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The disabled man in the wheelchair is weeping openly.
Wonk Room » The Day Marriage Equality Became A Reality In New Hampshire 2009
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By the way, are those running shoes the guy in the wheelchair is wearing?
Archive 2009-01-01 2009
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Advertising on a scooter/wheelchair is unexpected and would catch attention.
Do It Myself Blog – Glenda Watson Hyatt » 2010 » January 2010
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Daryl "Chill" Mitchell yells as his wheelchair is sent flying a few feet across the set, the result of a good shoulder push from Tyson.
Michael Strahan's 'Brothers' banks on big-name guest stars 2009
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Ms. Portnoy bought her wheelchair from the same company that produced the ones used by Spin the lamb.
A New Set of Wheels Can Improve a Dog's Life, Too Timothy Aeppel 2010
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A good motorized custom wheelchair is well over $10,000.
Democrats Against Breast-Feeding. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
oroboros commented on the word wheelchair
Pepe said, we only have one enchilada left, but don't worry wheelchair
November 15, 2008