transport


2trans·port

noun \ˈtran(t)s-ˌprt\

Definition of TRANSPORT

1
: an act or process of transporting : transportation
2
: strong or intensely pleasurable emotion <transports of joy>
3
a : a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment b : a vehicle (as a truck or airplane) used to transport persons or goods c : transportation 3
4
: a transported convict

Examples of TRANSPORT

  1. the transport of manufactured goods
  2. I was left without transport when the car broke down.
  3. She relies on public transport.

First Known Use of TRANSPORT

1611

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