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wheelchair

The correct spelling is wheelchair.

How to pronounce wheelchair

/ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Wee-lch-ayr

The correct spelling is wheelchair. A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
  2. 2.Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.
  3. 3.(by extension) Any device involving wheels designed to assist a non-human animal with locomotion.

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