messenger
/ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə//ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/
noun
- 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.
- 5
An instant messenger program.
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A forerunner.
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A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.
- 8
A piece of paper, etc., blown up a string to a kite.
- 9
A weight dropped down a line to close a Nansen bottle.
- 10
The secretary bird.
- 11
A messenger-at-arms.
verb
- 1
To send something by messenger.
“I'll messenger over the signed documents.”
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