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Meaning of messenger

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

messenger

Pronunciation:/ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə//ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who brings messages.

  2. A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.

  3. The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).

  4. A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.

verb

Definitions

  1. To send something by messenger.

    Example: I'll messenger over the signed documents.