carrying

car-ry-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "carry": supporting and moving something.

  2. 2.

    The act of transporting something.

  3. 3.

    Used for carrying things.

  4. 4.

    Present participle: having on one's person.

  5. 5.

    Present participle: transmitting.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    carrying out — performing or completing
  • •
    carrying capacity — the maximum amount that can be held or supported
  • •
    carrying on — continuing; behaving badly

Related words

Antonyms: dropping, leaving
See also: carried, carrier, carries, carry
Synonyms: bearing, bringing, conveying, transporting

Etymology

Present participle of "carry," from Anglo-Norman "carier" meaning to transport.