Dictionary Check: carry

"carry" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

the act of carrying something

verb

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

Example: "You must carry your camping gear"
Synonyms:
verb

have with oneself; have on one's person

Example: "She always takes an umbrella"
Synonyms:
verb

transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

Example: "Sound carries well over water"
verb

serve as a means for expressing something

Example: "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"
Synonyms:
verb

bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of

Example: "His efforts carried the entire project"

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