carry

Pronunciation: /ˈkæɹi/

Reading level: easy

Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of carrying something
  2. verb move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
  3. verb have with oneself; have on one's person

Etymology

From Middle English carien, from Anglo-Norman carier (modern French charrier); from a derivative of Latin carrus (“four-wheeled baggage wagon”), ultimately of Gaulish origin. Compare also Middle English cairen (“to go, bring carry”), whence Modern English cair, with which it was confused.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
transportation
Narrower (hyponyms)
fireman's carry, packing, portage, porterage, piggyback

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