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Definition of “tote

tote (təʊtPronunciation for toteinformal 

Definitions

verb

  1. (tr) to carry, convey, or drag

noun

  1. the act of or an instance of toting
  2. something toted

Alternative Forms

ˈtoter noun

Word Origin

C17: of obscure origin

Tote (təʊtPronunciation for Tote

Definitions

noun

  1. See the Tote

Usage examples

  • She carried her jeweler's tools and supplies in a tote bag, along with two tins of condensed milk to ease the distress of the journey.
    Adair, Tom (Intro), Three Kinds of Kissing - Scottish Short Stories (1993)
  • Until five years ago, the tote contributed 10-20 per cent of all legal betting.
    Business Today (1996)
  • The Australian push by the Hong Kong Jockey Club will carry the carrot for Australian punters to bet into the world's richest tote pools.
    Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
  • Wear tucked into baggy boots, add a Belstaff jacket (a la Kate Moss) and a Marc Jacobs tote.
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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