carry

/ˈkɛri/
noun
  1. The act of carrying something, or the distance something is carried.
    • The carry from the truck to the house was only a few feet.
    • The golf ball has a good carry off the tee.
    • He made a long carry with the football.
  2. A way of holding or moving something, especially in sports.
    • She practiced her carry for the relay race.
    • The quarterback had a strong carry in the game.
    • His carry of the flag was steady and proud.
verb
  1. To hold and move something from one place to another.
    • The porter will carry your bags to the room.
    • Can you carry this box to the car for me?
    • She helped carry the groceries into the kitchen.
  2. To have something on your body or with you as you move.
    • Do you carry an umbrella in case it rains?
    • I always carry a water bottle when I hike.
    • He carries a small notebook in his pocket.
  3. To support the weight of something.
    • Her backpack is too heavy for her to carry.
    • The bridge can carry heavy trucks.
    • These beams carry the roof of the house.
  4. To transmit or spread something, such as a disease or sound.
    • The wind carried the sound of music across the lake.
    • Mosquitoes can carry malaria.
    • Some people carry the virus without showing symptoms.
  5. To have a particular quality or feature.
    • The movie carries a strong message about friendship.
    • His words carry a lot of weight in the community.
    • This product carries a one-year warranty.
  6. To win or gain approval for something, such as a vote or motion.
    • The motion to build a new park carried easily.
    • Her speech helped carry the election.
    • The proposal carried by a large majority.
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