Meaning & Definition of Carter in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person employed to transport goods by cart.

  Example Sentence: The carter delivered the barrels of ale to the tavern.

• Definition: One who operates a horse-drawn vehicle.

  Example Sentence: In the old days, a carter was essential for moving heavy loads.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'cart', referring to the vehicle used for transport.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• carter's job: The work of transporting goods using a vehicle.
• like a carter: To work hard or toil, similar to a laborer.

Translations

• Spanish: transportista

• French: transporteur

• German: Fuhrmann

• Russian: возчик

Related Words

• cart: A vehicle with either two or four wheels, typically used for carrying loads.

• carting: The action of transporting goods using a cart.

Slang Meanings of carter

• Meaning: To move something quickly or in a rush.

  Example Sentence: I need to carter these boxes to the venue before the event starts!