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carrying

/ˈkæɹi.ɪŋ/ noun A2
  1. Transportation. · carryings away of goods

Plural carryings

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The Tin Woodman began to use his axe at once, and, just as the two Kalidahs were nearly across, the tree fell with a crash into the gulf, carrying the ugly, snarling brutes with it, and both were dashed to pieces on the sharp rocks at the bottom.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 42 · B2
His guards, taking him by the arms and coat-collar, forced him to rise, and dragged him towards the steps that lead to the gate of the fortress, while the police officer carrying a musket with fixed bayonet followed behind.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 76 · C1
AN OLD MAN was employed in cutting wood in the forest, and, in carrying the faggots to the city for sale one day, became very wearied with his long journey.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 29 · B2
A FARMER’S daughter was carrying her Pail of milk from the field to the farmhouse, when she fell a-musing.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 40 · B2

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