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Dictionary Entry: Wheelchair

Definition:

A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used by people who have difficulty walking or moving due to a physical disability, illness, or injury.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A wheelchair as a device used for mobility.

Example Sentences:

1. She relies on a wheelchair for getting around.
2. The hospital provides wheelchairs for patients who need them.
3. He customized his wheelchair with extra features for better control.

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Sense 2 - Verb:

To transport or move someone in a wheelchair.

Example Sentences:

1. The nurse will wheelchair the patient to their room.
2. They wheeled him out of the conference hall after he fainted.
3. He was wheelchairing his grandmother around the park.

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