carry

²carry

noun

plural car·ries

Definition of CARRY

1

: carrying power; especially : the range of a gun or projectile or of a struck or thrown ball

2

a : portage b : the act or method of carrying <fireman's carry> c : the act of rushing with the ball in football <averaged four yards per carry>

3

: the position assumed by a color-bearer with the flag or guidon held in position for marching

4

: a quantity that is transferred in addition from one number place to the adjacent one of higher place value

Examples of CARRY

1. He averaged four yards per carry this season.

First Known Use of CARRY

1858

Rhymes with CARRY

marry, parry, Shari, tarry