tote UK /təʊt/US /toʊt/noun 6verb 2forms 4phrases 1 noun6 •A tote bag. •A kind of plastic box used for transporting goods.They can be used for palleted bags, totes, or bales and can also be used to transport large logs. — 2012 •(UK, Australia) A pari-mutuel machine; a totalizator.He was a humorist of note and keen at repartee, He laid the odds and kept a "tote", whatever that may be, — 1892 •(UK, Australia) Pari-mutuel betting. •A heavy burden. •The principal handle of a handplane, for gripping the plane. verb2 •To carry or bear."Well, old man!" said Aunt Chloe. "why don't you go, too? Will you wait to be toted down river, where they kill niggers with hard work and starving? — 1851 •To add up; to calculate a total. formstoted · totin' · toting · totes Phrases with tote tote upTo tally up; to calculate a total.