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carry

/ˈkæ.ɹi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
  2. A tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.
  3. The bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation.
  4. The benefit or cost of owning an asset over time.
  5. The distance travelled by the ball when struck, until it hits the ground.
  6. Carried interest.
  7. To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
  8. To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.
  9. To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.
  10. To move; to convey using force
  11. To lead or guide.
  12. To stock or supply (something); to have in store.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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