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cart

 
 
pronunciation:
kart
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
put the cart before the horse
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a large wagon with two wheels pulled by animals and used to carry a heavy load.
 
synonyms:
wagon
similar words:
truck
definition 2: a small, light vehicle moved by hand and used to carry things.
Most large grocery stores have shopping carts for their customers to use.
 
similar words:
barrow, sled, truck, wagon, wheelbarrow
phrase: put the cart before the horse
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: carts, carting, carted
definition 1: to carry in a cart or in something like a cart.
We loaded up the car with cardboard boxes and carted them off to the recycling center.
synonyms:
bear, carry, convey, haul, transport
similar words:
drag, drive, move, transfer, truck
definition 2: to carry away with force or great effort (usually followed by "off").
He carted off a great pile of laundry.They carted the prisoner off to jail.
synonyms:
haul, lug
similar words:
carry, drag, tote, truck, tug
derivation: carter (n.)
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