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noun

carrying

KA-ree-ihng
noun
1
The act of transporting something from place to place.
"The carrying of heavy furniture up narrow stairs is exhausting work."

How to Use Carrying

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In plain EnglishThe action of moving or transporting something.

Common pairings
carrying capacity carrying case

Word Forms

carryings plural

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