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wheelchair

US /ˈwilˌtʃɛr/

noun Advanced · C1 Sức khỏe

Definition

a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The building has a ramp so people in a wheelchair can enter easily.

Collocations

  • Easy wheelchair ramp at the entrance
    describing wheelchair ramp at the entrance (a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant)
  • Medium wheelchair accessible office facilities
    describing wheelchair accessible office facilities (a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant)
  • Hard provide motorized wheelchairs for disabled veterans
    to supply or make available regarding motorized wheelchairs for disabled veterans
  • Very Hard confined to a wheelchair yet commands absolute authority
    to confined to a wheelchair yet commands absolute authority, meaning to place limits on (extent or access)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.