someone whose employment involves carrying something; the bonds were transmitted by carrier

[ Syn: carrier , toter ]

a messenger who bears or presents; a bearer of good tidings'

one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral

[ Syn: pallbearer ]

the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it; the bond was marked `payable to bearer

[ Syn: holder ]