v.
/
tranˈspɔːt,
trɑːn-/
- take or carry from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.
▸historical send (a convict) to a penal colony.
- overwhelm with a strong emotion, especially joy.
n.
/
ˈtranspɔːt,
ˈtrɑːn-/
- a system or means of transporting.
▸the action of transporting or the state of being transported.
▸a large vehicle, ship, or aircraft for carrying troops or stores.
▸historical a convict who was transported to a penal colony.
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(transports)
overwhelming emotions.
Derivative
- transportability n.
- transportable adj.
- transportation n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. transporter or L. transportare ‘carry across’.