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Conveyor

A contrivance for carrying objects from place to place; esp., one for conveying grain, coal, etc., -- as a spiral or screw turning in a pipe or trough, an endless belt with buckets, or a truck running along a rope.

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Broader term 3

Belt 76% connected

That which engirdles a person or thing; a band or girdle; as, a lady's belt; a sword belt.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Courier 76% connected

A messenger sent with haste to convey letters or dispatches, usually on public business.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Messenger 76% connected

One who bears a message; the bearer of a verbal or written communication, notice, or invitation, from one person to another, or to a public body; spe…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

Convey 74% connected

To carry from one place to another; to bear or transport.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Convey 74% connected

To carry from one place to another; to bear or transport.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Line 70% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 2

Conveyer 92% connected

One who, or that which, conveys or carries, transmits or transfers.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Transporter 92% connected

One who transports.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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