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carryall

car·ry·all
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kar-ee-awl]
    • /ˈkær iˌɔl/
    • /ˈkær.i.ɔːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kar-ee-awl]
    • /ˈkær iˌɔl/

Definitions of carryall word

  • countable noun carryall A carryall is a large bag made of nylon, canvas, or leather, which you use to carry your clothes and other possessions, for example when you are travelling. 3
  • noun carryall a large strong bag with handles 3
  • noun carryall a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage usually designed to carry four passengers 3
  • noun carryall a light, covered carriage drawn by one horse and having seats for several people 3
  • noun carryall a moderately large, enclosed, trucklike vehicle with removable seats 3
  • noun carryall a large bag, basket, etc. 3

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Origin of carryall

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; noun use of verb phrase carry all

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Parts of speech for Carryall

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

carryall popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for carryall

noun carryall

  • briefcase — A briefcase is a case used for carrying documents in.
  • backpack — A backpack is a bag with straps that go over your shoulders, so that you can carry things on your back when you are walking or climbing.
  • purse — a woman's handbag or pocketbook.
  • sack — a strong light-colored wine formerly imported from Spain and the Canary Islands.
  • kitChristopher ("Kit") 1809–68, U.S. frontiersman and scout.

Antonyms for carryall

noun carryall

  • loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.

Top questions with carryall

  • what is a carryall bag?

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