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Carrier: Any organization that transports passengers or goods.

B Carrier: Most areas of the US have two cellular carriers, each of which operates on a different frequency band. One is designated the A carrier and the other is designated the B carrier. In some mark . . . View Full Definition

Bulk Carrier: Refers to two types of cargo ships: the dry-bulk carrier and the liquid-bulk carrier, better known as a tanker. Bulk cargo is a shipment such as oil, grain, or ore, that is not packaged, bal . . . View Full Definition

Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC): The historic local phone service provider in a market, often a former Bell company. Distinct from competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), new market entrants.

Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC): Any telephone company that offers service in a specific area. Now that the industry has been deregulated, several companies may offer service in a single area. New ones entering a market are . . . View Full Definition

Commuter Carrier: An air carrier that supports smaller aircraft and provides service to other airports that do not support large (jumbo) jets and other large equipment.

Negative Carrier: Supports the negative between the light source and the enlarging lens of an enlarger.

Regional Carriers: Airlines that focus on specific areas or regions of the country.

Ball Carrier: Any player who has possession of the ball.

Ballcarrier: Any player who attempts to advance the ball during a rushing play, or any player in possession of the ball and attempting to advance it on the ground.