Load
/loʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) The quantity of goods, materials, or cargo carried or intended to be carried by a vehicle, ship, or container.
The truck was stopped to check its load for safety compliance.
- (v.) To place or put a quantity of goods, materials, or cargo onto or into a vehicle, container, or place.
They loaded the shipment carefully onto the cargo plane.
Forms
- loads
- loading
- loaded
Related terms
Commentary
In contracts and shipping documents, 'load' often specifies responsibilities and liabilities for the carriage of goods.
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