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carting

/ˈkɑːtɪŋ/

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verb

To carry goods.

Examples :

"The delivery workers were carting boxes of supplies into the store all morning. "

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verb

To carry or convey in a cart.

Examples :

"The farmer was carting hay to the barn. "

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verb

To remove, especially involuntarily or for disposal.

Examples :

"The city was carting away the damaged cars after the big storm. "

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verb

To expose in a cart by way of punishment.

Examples :

"Because she repeatedly spread malicious rumors, the town threatened to punish her by carting her through the streets. "

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noun

The transporting of someone in a cart through the streets as part of a public punishment or humiliation.

Examples :

"Historical accounts describe the carting of accused witches through the town square as a form of public shaming. "

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