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Term: Wheelchairs

Description:

A wheelchair is a mobility device designed for individuals with limited or no ability to walk. It typically consists of a seat, wheels, and a handle or joystick for maneuvering. Wheelchairs provide independence and improved quality of life for those who require assistance with mobility.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun: Mobility device

Example 1: She relies on a wheelchair to get around due to her spinal cord injury.

Example 2: The hospital provided wheelchairs for patients with temporary injuries.

Sense 2 - Noun: Sports equipment

Example 1: Wheelchair basketball is a popular adaptive sport among individuals with physical disabilities.

Example 2: The athletes competed fiercely in the wheelchair racing event.

Sense 3 - Verb: Restraining or strapping to a wheelchair

Example 1: The nurse carefully wheeled the patient from the room to the operating theater.

Example 2: Please make sure to wheelchair the elderly residents to the dining hall for lunch.

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