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carrying

/kɑːrɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does carrying mean?

verb

Carrying means to hold or support something or someone in one's hands or arms, or to transport something from one place to another. It can also mean to have or show a particular quality or feeling.

Example

"She was carrying a heavy backpack up the mountain."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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