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Meaning of carry

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

carry

Pronunciation:/ˈkæ.ɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

    Example: Adjust your carry from time to time so that you don't tire too quickly.

  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.

    Example: The carry on this trade is 25 basis points per annum.

verb

Definitions

  1. To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

  2. To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.

    Example: to carry an account to the ledger

  3. To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.

    Example: The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.  They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials.

  4. To move; to convey using force

    Synonyms:conductimpel