A minecart is a small, wheeled vehicle used primarily in mining operations to transport materials like ore, coal, or rock. Typically made of metal or wood, minecarts run on tracks and are designed to be easily loaded and unloaded. They can be pulled by animals, pushed by workers, or moved using machinery. In addition to traditional mining, minecarts are often featured in amusement parks as part of roller coasters or themed rides. They are also popular in video games, such as those in the Minecraft series, where players use minecarts to travel quickly across their virtual worlds.