Meaning & use
tote
To carry something, especially a heavy or bulky item, typically by hand or over a distance.
See it in a sentence
She toted a heavy bag of groceries up three flights of stairs.
Soldiers toted their packs for miles through the rough mountain terrain.
A note on using this word
Tote is casual and common in American English; it also names a large, sturdy bag used for carrying items, a tote bag.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A large bag with handles, used for carrying groceries, books, or other belongings.
She packed her laptop and lunch into a canvas tote for the commute.
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