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/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/ · car.ry.ing
verb
- To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting. She was carrying the heavy box up the stairs.
- To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another. The accountant will carry the account to the ledger.
- To convey by extension or continuance; to extend. The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.
noun
- Transportation; the act of carrying something. The carryings away of goods were carefully planned.
Did you know? The word 'carrying' is often used in the context of sports, particularly in American football, where a player is said to be 'carrying' the ball when they are holding and running with it.