carter UK /ˈkɑːtə/US /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ noun2 •A person who transports a load on a cart that is drawn by a beast of burden.The wretched girl blushed and held her tongue, while Lancelot could be seen throwing his reins to the terrified carter, and storming up the drawbridge, shouting at the top of his voice. — 1958 •A fish, the whiff or Marysole. formscarters