: to undergo or admit of carriage in a specified way
a load that carries easily
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of a hunting dog: to keep and follow the scent
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: to win adoption
The motion carried by a vote of 71–25.
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informal: to have a gun on one's person : to carry a gun
I did make one adjustment in the aftermath of Ned's attack. I hauled my H&K [handgun] and holster out of the trunk at the foot of my bed. If Ned was declaring war, I'd be carrying. Sue Grafton
Verb I'll carry your luggage to your room. He was carrying his baby daughter in his arms. For two months, I carried the book around with me everywhere I went. The waitress carried away our empty dinner plates. The wind carried the smoke away from the campsite. These planes can carry up to 300 passengers. a ship carrying thousands of gallons of oil Oil is carried to the factory through these pipes. We installed gutters that will carry water away from the house. blood vessels that carry blood to the heart Noun He averaged four yards per carry this season. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The reality is, less than 3% of IRS employees carry firearms.Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Competitors must be 25 years old as of the opening day of the tournament and carry a USGA handicap index of 3.4 or lower. Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Sometimes passengers are told to stow their carry-on like a book, but that doesn’t always register either. Dawn Gilbertson, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 In addition, the ESG bucket treats milestones for these topics with the same incentives when each should carry different weight and importance for the companies at large. Kristine Gill, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Because freight tracks also carry some Metra trains, the commuter rail agency is warning a freight strike or lockout could affect schedules. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Symbols are always arbitrary but can nevertheless carry great emotional weight. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The majority of students attending state universities carry some debt, according to researchers; only two of the universities listed had an average of less than 50% of students in debt. Sarah Swetlik | Sswetlik@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Prekaj, who helps many longtime regulars remember their favorite orders and lets others carry tabs between Social Security checks, worries that most won’t be able to. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022
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While the ghost kitchen's tenants are mainly focused on deliveries and carry-outs, according to a previous Journal Sentinel story, limited dine-in space is also available. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Brooks’ longest carry of the game went for 6 yards. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 He ended being mainly being used on special teams and did not register a carry or a catch, despite being a big part of the Chiefs' offense last season. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 Aaron Jones’ fourth carry of the game went for 29 yards. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 An adjustable, removable shoulder strap provides multiple carry options. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2022 Burmeister contributed an 11-yard carry and actually led the team with 10 rushes.San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 This knife does that thanks to a deep carry pocket clip that positions the entire body of the knife below the level of of the pocket’s brim. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2022 Parrish had one carry for 54 yards, and Chelsea finished with 243 yards on the ground. Al.com Reports, al, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English carien, from Anglo-French carier to transport, from carre vehicle, from Latin carrus — more at car