Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Footage obtained by affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles showed students marching down the street, waving large Mexican flags and signs while toting backpacks.—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Even under the low gravity of the moon, wearing several hundred pounds still feels heavy and could even cause injuries, NASA astronaut and doctor Mike Barratt told Ars Technica—especially because astronauts are likely to also be toting tools and equipment during lengthy surface operations.—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Lightweight, easy to clean, and just $30, the Dassymia tote is polished and practical.—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 At Downtown Disney, visitors can pick up a special tote and pin to mark the anniversary.—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote
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Etymology
Verb (1)
probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry