hand-carry
Bear by grip
To hand-carry something is to transport it personally rather than shipping or delegating: I'll hand-carry the documents to the courthouse.
The term emphasizes direct physical possession throughout transit, often for security, urgency, or to ensure careful handling: The samples were too fragile to mail, so we hand-carried them.
Traveler's packed containers
- bagFlexible carrying container
- suitcasePortable travel container
- toteLarge open bag
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
briefcase · handheld · compact · lightweight · manageable · portable · duffel · satchel
Delivery person or service
- messengerOne who delivers communications
- escortOne who accompanies another
- transportMoving things between places
- conveyCommunicate or transport
deliver · dispatch · expedite · personally · entrust · documents · parcel · package
Needing immediate attention
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- expressState or fast train
- time-sensitiveRequiring prompt action
- rushQuick sudden movement
expedite · immediate · same-day · critical · essential · important · swift · prompt
Aviation passenger facility
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- securityProtection from threat
- boardingEntering a vehicle
- checkpointInspection station on route
declaration · immigration · allowance · aisle · gate · transit · onboard · cabin
luggage
Traveler's packed containers
backpack · briefcase · handheld · compact · lightweight · manageable · portable · duffel · satchel · holdall
courier
Delivery person or service
- messengerOne who delivers communications
- escortOne who accompanies another
- transportMoving things between places
convey · deliver · dispatch · expedite · personally · entrust · documents · parcel · package · sensitive
urgent
Needing immediate attention
- priorityStatus of greater importance
- expressState or fast train
- time-sensitiveRequiring prompt action
rush · expedite · immediate · same-day · critical · essential · important · swift · prompt · deadline
airport
Aviation passenger facility
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- securityProtection from threat
- boardingEntering a vehicle
checkpoint · declaration · immigration · allowance · aisle · gate · transit · onboard · cabin · flight