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carrier - Dictionary definition and meaning for carrier

CARRIER

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  • (noun) (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

  • (noun) a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings

    synonyms : aircraft carrier , attack aircraft carrier , flattop
  • (noun) a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like

  • (noun) a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

    "refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business"

  • (noun) a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages

    synonyms : common carrier
  • (noun) (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others

    synonyms : immune carrier
  • (noun) a boy who delivers newspapers

    synonyms : newsboy
  • (noun) someone whose employment involves carrying something

    "the bonds were transmitted by carrier"

    synonyms : bearer , toter
  • (noun) a man who delivers the mail

    synonyms : letter carrier , mail carrier , mailman , postman
  • (noun) a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

    synonyms : carrier wave
  • (noun) 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

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