Carrier

/kˈæɹɪɐ/

/ˈkæɹiɝ/, /ˈkɛɹiɝ/

Carrier

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

synonyms : immune carrier

a man who delivers the mail

synonyms : letter carrier

mail carrier

mailman

postman

someone whose employment involves carrying something

synonyms : bearer

toter

a massive military ship that has a broad flat deck for takeoffs and landings and also carries soldiers, equipment, etc. from one place to another

synonyms : aircraft carrier

attack aircraft carrier

flattop

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

a boy who delivers newspapers

synonyms : newsboy

a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages

synonyms : common carrier

a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

synonyms : carrier wave

an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction

(genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring

a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like

a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or internet service

Examples

1. The mail carrier delivers our mail around noon each day.

2. She carried her baby on her back using a baby carrier.

3. Carriers can easily decide the fate of a battle.

4. Carriers can easily decide the fate of a battle.

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