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carting Meaning & Definition

/ˈkɑːtɪŋ/

What Does Carting Mean?

Carting is a verb that means present participle and gerund of cart. As a noun, it means The transport of goods by cart. As a noun, it means The transporting of someone in a cart through the streets as part of a public punishment or humiliation.

Word Facts for Carting

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈkɑːtɪŋ/
Synonymscartage
Pluralcartings

Carting Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of cart

Carting as a Noun

  1. The transport of goods by cart.
  2. The transport of someone in a cart through the streets as part of a public punishment or humiliation.

Verb

  1. To carry goods.

    I've been carting these things around all day.

  2. To carry or convey in a cart.
  3. To remove, especially involuntarily or for disposal.
  4. To expose in a cart by way of punishment.

Noun

  1. The transporting of someone in a cart through the streets as part of a public punishment or humiliation.

Synonyms of Carting

Carting synonyms and antonyms →

Carting in a Sentence

I've been carting these things around all day.

Word Forms & Grammar

carting

carting (plural cartings)

Words That Rhyme With Carting

Origin of Carting

From cart + -ing.

Carting: Your Questions Answered

Is carting a verb or a noun?

Carting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for carting?

Close synonyms of carting are cartage. See the full list of carting synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of carting?

The plural of carting is cartings.

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