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Carries

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

📖 Definitions of "Carries"

noun
  1. 1

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

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

  2. 2

    A tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.

  3. 3

    The bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation.

  4. 4

    The benefit or cost of owning an asset over time.

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

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

    "to carry an account to the ledger"

  3. 3

    To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.

    "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. 4

    To move; to convey using force

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