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carry weight

verb

Meaning

  1. To be handicapped by an extra burden, as when one rides or runs.
  2. To have influence.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

parapowerlift(English)man-handle(English)powerlift(English)handball(English)deadlift(English)footplate(English)pace(English)clean and jerk(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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