plural of carrier-pigeon

plural of Carrier Pigeon

plural of carrier gas

Synonym of child carrier

(historical) Any of various mechanical assemblies used in large shops to carry customers' payments from the sales assistant to the cashier and to carry the change and receipt back again.

(military) A class of aircraft carrier designed to operate helicopters

Alternative spelling of people carrier

(military, nautical, aviation) A general purpose aircraft carrier, used in a variety of ways (hence 'general purpose', "GP" or jeep), such as aircraft transport ship, invasion support airstrip, ocean patrol airstrip, fleet/convoy defense airstrip. They were used to alleviate demands made on fleet carriers which have higher levels of defensive capabilities and underway speeds able to keep up with the battle fleet.

(physics) A free particle carrying an electric charge

(transport, rail transport) a person or company that undertakes to transport goods for the general public or passengers on regular routes at agreed rates.