7.3.1 Carry

Use this domain for words referring to carrying something--to pick something up and hold it while moving oneself.

OMC Codes: 
482 Burden Carrying
483 Weight Moving
Louw Nida Codes: 
15X Carry, Bear
  • What general words refer to carrying something?
    carry, bear, tote
  • What words refer to carrying something in a particular manner?
    pack, carry in the arms, carry on the shoulders, shoulder (v), carry on a pole, cradle,
  • What words refer to carrying something very heavy?
    lug, haul, cart
  • What words refer to carrying many things?
    be loaded (down) with, overloaded, be laden with, be weighed down with, under the weight of
  • What words refer to someone who carries things?
    porter, bearer, carrier, courier,
  • What words refer to something that is carried?
    load, burden, armful,
  • What words describe something that can be carried?
    portable
  • What words refer to something used to carry things?
    pack, backpack, stretcher, carrying pole,