You've got it. Lifting means get it off the ground and hold it, carry means move while holding it. You can lift (and push or drag) more than you can effectively carry.
— Dan Dillon 👥 (@Dan_Dillon_1) March 8, 2020
Encumbrance rules: what exactly is the difference between “carrying” and “lifting”?
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