tote

/tout/
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tote

She carries her groceries in a sturdy canvas tote.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A capacious bag or basket: A large, sturdy bag or container used for carrying items, often with handles or straps.

  2. Verb:

    • To carry or transport, especially something heavy or cumbersome: The act of moving an object from one place to another, typically involving effort.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • She packed her books into a canvas tote.
    • The beach tote was filled with towels and sunscreen.

  • Verb:

    • He had to tote the heavy equipment up the stairs.
    • Can you help me tote these groceries to the car?
Advanced Usage

  • "Tote bag": A specific type of large, often unfastened bag with parallel handles.

    • She prefers using a reusable tote bag for shopping.

  • "Tote around": To carry something with you habitually or from place to place.

    • He totes his laptop around everywhere.
Variants and Related Words
  • Toter (n): One who totes.
  • Totable (adj): Capable of being toted.
Synonyms
  • Noun (bag): Carryall, sack, holdall.
  • Verb (carry): Lug, haul, cart, schlep.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Tote up: To add up; to calculate a total. (Note: This is a distinct phrasal verb where "tote" relates to "total").
    • The cashier will tote up your bill.
Related Idioms
  • "Tote that barge, lift that bale": A phrase from the song "Ol' Man River," used to describe hard, physical labor.
    • The job required him to tote that barge, lift that bale, all day long.
tote

She carries her groceries in a sturdy canvas tote.

Noun
  1. a capacious bag or basket
Verb
  1. carry with difficulty
    • You'll have to lug this suitcase

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