carrier
ca
ˈkæ
rrier
riər
riēr
British pronunciation
/ˈkæriə/

Definitie en betekenis van "carrier"in het Engels

01

drager, vector

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals
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Typhoid Mary became infamous as a carrier of typhoid fever, transmitting the disease to many while remaining unaffected herself.
Typhoid Mary werd berucht als drager van tyfus, waarbij ze de ziekte aan velen overdroeg terwijl ze zelf onaangetast bleef.
02

a person employed to deliver mail

carrier definition and meaning
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The carrier walked his route despite the rain.
03

someone whose job or role involves carrying or transporting objects

carrier definition and meaning
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Early merchants relied on human carriers for long journeys.
04

a large naval ship equipped to launch and recover aircraft from a flat deck

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The navy deployed two carriers to the conflict zone.
05

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed to transport goods, equipment, or personnel

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The utility carrier hauled tools across the site.
06

a person, especially a boy, who delivers newspapers

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The carrier rode his bike through the neighborhood.
07

a company engaged in transporting goods, passengers, or communications

example
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A new budget carrier entered the market.
08

a continuous radio wave that can be modulated to transmit information

example
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Each station operates on a distinct carrier frequency.
09

an inactive substance added to a radioactive tracer to aid in its recovery or detection after a chemical process

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Each isotope requires a compatible carrier for analysis.
10

a living organism that carries a recessive gene masked by a dominant one, capable of passing it to offspring

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The study focused on identifying carriers in the population.
11

a rack or frame attached to a vehicle for holding or transporting items such as luggage or skis

example
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She secured her suitcase to the motorcycle carrier.
12

aanbieder, dienstverlener

a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or Internet service
example
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International carriers facilitate global communication through submarine cables and satellite links.
Internationale aanbieders vergemakkelijken wereldwijde communicatie via onderzeese kabels en satellietverbindingen.
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