Background for carries

carries

/ˈkæriz/

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

noun

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

Examples :

""The correct carries of the grocery bags prevented them from ripping." "

way action position

Illustration carries - Image 1

noun

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

Examples :

""The old maps showed several carries around the rapids, indicating places where early settlers had to unload their canoes and carry their goods overland." "

geography nautical vehicle

Illustration carries - Image 1

noun

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

Examples :

"In the column addition problem, the carries were essential to getting the correct final answer. "

Illustration carries - Image 1

noun

The benefit or cost of owning an asset over time.

Examples :

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

business finance economy asset

Illustration carries - Image 1

noun

The distance travelled by the ball when struck, until it hits the ground.

Examples :

"The golfer was pleased with the long carries of his drives. "

Illustration carries - Image 1

noun

Carried interest.

Examples :

"Her carries from the successful real estate deal significantly increased her annual income. "

business finance asset

Illustration carries - Image 1

noun

The sky; cloud-drift.

Examples :

"The painter captured the soft blue carries of the summer sky in her landscape. "

nature weather space astronomy environment

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

verb

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

Examples :

"The waiter carries a tray of drinks to the table. "

action job service

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

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

Examples :

"to carry an account to the ledger"

communication language

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.

Examples :

"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."

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

verb

To move; to convey using force

Examples :

"The delivery truck carries groceries to the store every morning. "

action utility technology

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To lead or guide.

Examples :

"The experienced teacher carries her students through challenging math problems. "

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To stock or supply (something); to have in store.

Examples :

""The grocery store carries a wide variety of fresh produce." "

business commerce economy

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To adopt (something); take (something) over.

Examples :

"The new manager carries his predecessor's policy of flexible work hours. "

action business

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To adopt or resolve on, especially in a deliberative assembly

Examples :

"The court carries that motion."

politics government

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

In an addition, to transfer the quantity in excess of what is countable in the units in a column to the column immediately to the left in order to be added there.

Examples :

"Five and nine are fourteen; carry the one to the tens place."

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

verb

To have, hold, possess or maintain (something).

Examples :

"Always carry sufficient insurance to protect against a loss."

function action ability

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

verb

To be transmitted; to travel.

Examples :

"The sound of the bells carried for miles on the wind."

communication technology physics energy signal sound

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To insult, to diss.

Examples :

"My brother constantly carries me with his jokes at family gatherings. "

language communication

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To capture a ship by coming alongside and boarding.

Examples :

"The pirate ship carries the merchant vessel, its crew swarming aboard to seize the cargo. "

nautical military sailing war action

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To transport (the ball) whilst maintaining possession.

Examples :

"The running back carries the ball down the field, dodging defenders to keep possession. "

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

verb

To have on one's person.

Examples :

"she always carries a purse; marsupials carry their young in a pouch"

person body wear

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To be pregnant (with).

Examples :

"The doctor confirmed that my sister carries twins. "

family physiology body human biology sex

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To have propulsive power; to propel.

Examples :

"A gun or mortar carries well."

energy physics action

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To hold the head; said of a horse.

Examples :

"to carry well, i.e. to hold the head high, with arching neck"

animal appearance

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To have earth or frost stick to the feet when running, as a hare.

Examples :

"The hare carries mud on its paws as it sprints across the wet field. "

animal nature biology physiology

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To bear or uphold successfully through conflict, for example a leader or principle

Examples :

"The coach carries the team through tough times by encouraging them and finding solutions. "

politics government achievement character moral value

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To succeed in (e.g. a contest); to succeed in; to win.

Examples :

"The Tories carried the election."

achievement sport game business outcome

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To get possession of by force; to capture.

Examples :

"The invading army carries the city after a long siege. "

military war police action

Illustration carries - Image 1

Illustration carries - Image 2

verb

To contain; to comprise; have a particular aspect; to show or exhibit

Examples :

"The new museum exhibit carries a message about environmental conservation. "

aspect function quality

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To bear (oneself); to behave or conduct.

Examples :

"She carries herself with confidence, even when she's nervous. "

character action

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To bear the charges or burden of holding or having, as stocks, merchandise, etc., from one time to another.

Examples :

"A merchant is carrying a large stock; a farm carries a mortgage; a broker carries stock for a customer; to carry a life insurance."

business finance economy commerce

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To have a weapon on one's person; to be armed.

Examples :

"The police officer carries a gun for protection. "

weapon military police law action

Illustration carries - Image 1

verb

To be disproportionately responsible for a team's success.

Examples :

"He absolutely carried the game, to the point of killing the entire enemy team by himself."

sport achievement group