挎
carry on arm; sling over shoulder
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to carry on the arm by bending the elbow; to hook on the arm
Typically used for carrying baskets, bags, or linking arms with someone. The object is supported by the crook of the arm.
She carried a basket to the vegetable market to buy groceries.
The two girls walked arm-in-arm toward the school.
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He strolled through the shopping district with his girlfriend's arm hooked in his.
The old lady walked slowly with a vegetable basket hooked on her arm.
She carried the bag on her arm and looked quite relaxed.
verb
to carry hanging from the shoulder, neck, or waist; to sling
Used for cameras, guns, bags, or other items suspended from straps around the shoulder or waist.
He carried his camera slung over his shoulder and took pictures everywhere.
The soldier stood guard with a rifle slung over his shoulder.
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She went to work carrying her newly bought bag over her shoulder.
The tourists climbed the mountain with canteens slung over their shoulders.
He had a tool bag hanging at his waist.