Meaning & Definition of word "Transporter"

Transporter

/trænsˈpɔːrtər/

noun:

  • 1. A person or vehicle that carries or moves goods or people from one place to another.
    • Example: The transporter delivered the furniture to our new home.
  • 2. A means of transportation, especially a vehicle for moving people or goods.
    • Example: He works as a transporter for a logistics company, handling shipments across the country.
  • 3. A device or system for transporting something, especially in construction or manufacturing.
    • Example: The factory uses an automated transporter to move products along the assembly line.
  • 4. In the context of genetics, a protein or molecule that facilitates the movement of substances across cell membranes.
    • Example: The glucose transporter plays a critical role in maintaining energy homeostasis in the body.
  • 5. A company or service that provides transportation options.
    • Example: We hired a transporter to take us to the airport on time.

Etymology

Late 19th century: from 'transport' + '-er'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

freight transporter:

A vehicle or entity that carries freight or cargo.

public transporter:

A service that carries people or goods in the public sector.

heavy-duty transporter:

A vehicles designed to carry heavy loads.

Related Words

transport:

The act of moving goods or people from one place to another.

logistics:

The detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation.

Slang Meanings of transporter

Meaning: Transpo

Example Sentence: Hey, I'm calling for a transpo to pick us up.

Meaning: Cargo jack

Example Sentence: We hired a cargo jack to help us move.