ruotuvas

Ruotuvas is a Finnish term that translates to "wheelbarrow" in English. It refers to a common hand-propelled vehicle, usually with a single wheel at the front, designed to be pushed and guided by a person. A ruotuvas typically consists of a metal or plastic basin, a frame, handles, and a wheel. It is used for transporting materials such as soil, gravel, sand, compost, or building supplies, particularly in gardening, construction, and agricultural settings.

The design of a ruotuvas allows for efficient leverage, enabling a single person to move loads that would otherwise be too heavy to carry. The weight of the load is supported by the wheel and the operator's legs. Variations in ruotuvas design exist, including those with two wheels for increased stability, motorized versions, and specialized types for specific tasks. The term "ruotuvas" itself is a compound word in Finnish, combining "ruotu" which can refer to a "line" or "row" and "vas" likely derived from "vaunu" meaning "wagon" or "cart." This reflects its function in moving materials in a structured manner.