Definition of: transport

(trans·pôrt′; -pōrt′) v.t.
1. To carry or convey from one place to another.
2. To carry into banishment, especially beyond the sea.
3. To carry away with emotion.
4. Obs. To take out of the world; kill. See synonyms under CARRY, CONVEY, RAVISH.
—noun (trans′·pôrt, -pōrt)
1. The state of being transported, as with rapture.
2. plural The varied and recurrent emotions that charaterize such a state.
3. Transportation.
4. A vessel, rolling stock, or other means of conveyance used by a government to transport troops, military supplies, etc.
5. The act of transporting convicts.
6. A deported convict.
7. Aeron. An airplane used to transport passengers, mail, etc. See synonyms under ENTHUSIASM, RAPTURE. [<MF transporter <L transportare <trans- across + portare carry]
—trans·port′er noun