wheelchair

Word parts

wheel + chair

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwilˌt͡ʃɛɚ/ or /ˈwilt͡ʃɚ/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular wheelchair

Plural wheelchairs

1. (countable) A wheelchair is a chair with large wheels that is used by a sick or disabled person.

   He broke both of his legs while skiing so he'll be in a wheelchair for the next few months.

• 
  A wheelchair
• 
  An electric wheelchair
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  A sign that shows that a building or parking space is wheelchair accessible