ETYM Latin transportatio: cf. French transportation.
1. The act of transporting something from one location to another; SYN. transfer, transferral, conveyance.
2. The commercial enterprise of transporting goods and materials; SYN. shipping, transport.
ETYM Latin vehiculum, from vehere to carry; akin to Eng. way, wain. Related to Way, Convex, Inveigh, Veil, Vex.
1. A conveyance that transports people or objects.
2. A medium for the expression or achievement of something.