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How to pronounce wheelchair

nounB1
WEELchehr

/ˈwilˌʧɛɹ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a chair with large wheels that a person uses to move around when they cannot walk easily

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Meanings & examples

noun

a chair with large wheels that a person uses to move around when they cannot walk easily

She uses a wheelchair at work.

The hotel has wheelchair access.

Common phrases & grammar

wheelchair user · wheelchair access · wheelchair ramp · electric wheelchair

use a wheelchair

be in a wheelchair