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An appliance or machine, as a television set or a personal computer, portable enough to be taken to a store for repair. Also: (North Central U.S.) Potluck dinner.

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Usage examples (29)
  • Tha's what I call carryin 'liquor like a gentleman: or else you've studied voice-producsh'n.
  • Went on down there that mornin ', went up to the third floor three times that mornin' carryin 'stuff up there.
  • "I ken by her wy o 'carryin' hersel 'at she never had a jacket like that afore."
  • "Because" -- Mrs. Tutts backed out of reach. -- "they's a law agin 'carryin' concealed weapons."
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