wheelchair

/ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/noun
Elementary
1

A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.

2

Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.

3

Any device involving wheels designed to assist a non-human animal with locomotion.

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