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carry

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verb

car·​ry ˈker-ē How to pronounce carry (audio)
ˈka-rē
carried; carrying; carries

transitive verb

1
: to move while supporting : transport
her legs refused to carry her further Ellen Glasgow
2
: to convey by direct communication
carry tales about a friend
3
chiefly dialectal : conduct, escort
4
: to influence by mental or emotional appeal : sway
She intended the play to carry audiences toward a sense of peace and understanding.
5
: to get possession or control of : capture
carried off the prize
6
: to transfer from one place (such as a column) to another
carry a number in adding
7
: to contain and direct the course of
The drain carries sewage.
Cables carry electricity to homes.
8
a
: to wear or have on one's person
Police officers carry guns.
b
: to bear upon or within one
is carrying an unborn child
c
: to harbor (a pathogen) within the body
carry a virus
d
: to possess a specified gene
specifically : to possess one copy of a specified recessive gene and be capable of transmitting it to offspring
parents carrying genes for cystic fibrosis
9
a
: to have or bear especially as a mark, attribute, or property
carry a scar
b
: imply, involve
The crime carried a heavy penalty.
10
: to hold or comport (oneself, one's person, etc.) in a specified manner
always carries herself with dignity and grace
11
: to sustain the weight or burden of
Pillars carry an arch.
is carrying a full course load
12
: to bear as a crop
13
: to sing with reasonable correctness of pitch
carry a tune
14
a
: to keep in stock for sale
The store carries a good selection of wines.
b
: to provide sustenance for
land carrying 10 head of cattle
c
: to have or maintain on a list or record
carry a person on a payroll
carried six guards on the team
15
: to be chiefly or solely responsible for the success, effectiveness, or continuation of
a player capable of carrying a team
Her performance carried the play.
16
: to prolong or maintain in space, time, or degree
carry a principle too far
carry the wall above the eaves
carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning
17
a
: to gain victory for
especially : to secure the adoption or passage of
The bill was carried in the Senate by a vote of 75–25.
b
: to win a majority or plurality of votes in (something, such as a legislative body or a state)
The bill carried the Senate by a vote of 75–25.
18
: to present for public use or consumption
Newspapers carry weather reports.
Channel nine will carry the game.
19
a
: to bear the charges of holding or having (stocks, merchandise, etc.) from one time to another
b
: to keep on one's books as a debtor
A merchant carries a customer.
20
: to hold to and follow after
The dog could not carry the scent.
21
: to hoist and maintain (a sail) in use
22
: to pass over (something, such as a hazard) at a single stroke in golf
carry a bunker
23
: to propel and control (a puck or ball) along a playing surface

intransitive verb

1
: to act as a bearer
2
a
: to reach or penetrate to a distance
Voices carry well.
Fly balls don't carry well in cold air.
b
: to convey itself to a reader or audience
3
: to undergo or admit of carriage in a specified way
a load that carries easily
4
of a hunting dog : to keep and follow the scent
5
: to win adoption
The motion carried by a vote of 71–25.
6
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

carry

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noun

plural carries
1
: carrying power
especially : the range of a gun or projectile or of a struck or thrown ball
2
a
: portage
b
: the act or method of carrying
fireman's carry
c
: the act of rushing with the ball in football
averaged four yards per carry
3
: the position assumed by a color-bearer with the flag or guidon held in position for marching
4
: a quantity that is transferred in addition from one number place to the adjacent one of higher place value
Phrases
carry a torch or carry the torch
1
: crusade
2
: to be in love especially without reciprocation : cherish a longing or devotion
still carrying a torch for a former lover
carry the ball
: to perform or assume the chief role : bear the major portion of work or responsibility
No one else is available to make the arrangements, so it's up to you to carry the ball.
carry the day
: win, prevail
Truth and justice will carry the day.

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

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
Noun
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

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 4

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The first known use of carry was in the 14th century

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