Meaning & Definition of word "Cart"

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    Cart

    /kɑːrt/

    noun:

    • 1. A strong, simple vehicle with two or four wheels that is often drawn by an animal.
      • Example: The farmer loaded the hay onto the cart for transport.
    • 2. A wheeled vehicle used for carrying goods or materials.
      • Example: They used a cart to move the heavy boxes across the warehouse.
    • 3. A small, hand-operated vehicle with wheels, often used for shopping.
      • Example: She pushed the shopping cart down the aisle.

    verb:

    • 1. To convey or carry something in a cart.
      • Example: He will cart the supplies to the construction site.
    • 2. To put selected items into a shopping cart, especially online.
      • Example: I decided to cart the items for checkout on the website.

    Etymology

    From Old Norse 'kartr', related to the word 'cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shopping cart:

    A cart used in stores to carry items.

    cart before the horse:

    A phrase meaning to do things in the wrong order.

    cart away:

    To take something away, typically in a cart.

    cart load:

    The amount that a cart can carry.

    Related Words

    trolley:

    A wheeled cart used for carrying items, often in a store.

    carrier:

    An object or person responsible for transporting goods.

    wagon:

    A four-wheeled vehicle for transporting goods.

    Slang Meanings of cart

    Meaning: A cart used for drug transportation in slang.

    Example Sentence: He got caught trying to sell from his cart.

    Meaning: Referring to online shopping carts.

    Example Sentence: I have so many items in my cart right now.