Carry and Pull

Carry

Carry verb - To support and take from one place to another.

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Pull and carry are semantically related in move a load topic. In some cases you can use "Pull" instead a verb "Carry".

Nearby Words: carriage, carried, carrier, carrying, carri

Pull verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

Usage example: a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon

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Carry and pull are semantically related in move a load topic. Sometimes you can use "Carry" instead a verb "Pull".

Nearby Words: pulled, pulling, puller

people	carry people	pull people
stuff	carry stuff	pull stuff
time	carry time	pull time
weight	carry weight	pull weight
Other words: weapon, knife, items, sword, gun, pistol, weapons, guns.

Mules tend to be more intelligent than either donkeys or horses, are able to pull and carry a slightly higher percent of their body weight, and have considerably more stamina than either parent.

Source: Hybrid Power
They also tend to actually be more intelligent than either donkeys or horses, are stronger and able to pull and carry a slightly higher percent of their body weight, and have considerably more stamina than either parent.

Source: All Genes Are Co-Dominant
In Paint Your Wagon, Ben, having married Elizabeth, tries to carry her over the threshold, but proves too drunk to pull it off.

Source: Bridal Carry

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