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| car·ri·er [ kárree ər ] (plural car·ri·ers) |
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1. transporter of people or goods: a person or company whose function or business is to transport things or people from one place to another
  These airlines are among the world's most popular carriers.
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2. transmitter of disease: a person or animal that is infected with a disease without displaying any of the symptoms and can pass it to others
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3. symptomless transmitter of gene: an individual possessing a gene for a particular genetic trait or disorder without being affected by it, because two copies of the gene, one from each parent, are usually necessary for the characteristic to show itself
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4. part of machine conveying motion: a part of a machine that carries and moves something or transmits motion to another part
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5. luggage rack: a metal frame on which luggage can be tied to a road vehicle or bicycle
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6. navy
Same as aircraft carrier
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7. means of transmitting active substance: a neutral substance to which an active ingredient or agent is added as a way of applying or transferring the ingredient or agent
Mix the dye and the carrier in equal proportions.
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8. bearer of electric charge: something that carries electric current, e.g. an electron or ion
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9. radio wave carrying information: an electromagnetic wave that is modulated to carry a signal in radio or television transmission
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10. somebody who delivers mail: a Postal Service employee who delivers and picks up mail
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11. communications company: a telephone, television, or radio company
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12. insurance company: a company that provides insurance
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