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dunnage

dunnage

9.8
Material placed under or around goods to stop them moving during transport
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌnɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : material de embalaje
  • Wooden dunnage was placed under the machinery to prevent it from being damaged in transit.

Examples

  • Proper use of dunnage can greatly reduce the risk of goods being broken during shipping.

  • The crew added extra dunnage to keep the cargo from shifting during the storm.

  • We used dunnage to secure the fragile items during shipping.

  • The warehouse had plenty of dunnage for the upcoming shipment.

  • To keep the fragile items safe, we packed them with dunnage before loading them onto the truck.

  • The shipping company used dunnage made from recycled paper to secure the boxes in the container.

  • After they removed the cargo, there was a lot of dunnage left behind in the hold of the ship.

Synonyms

padding
vsdunnage
25 2.7

Soft material placed inside clothes or seats to make them warm and comfortable

is firmer aimed at stabilizing and protecting heavy goods during transport
packing material
vsdunnage
4 2.5

Material like bubble wrap that protects things during shipping or storage

focuses on supporting and stabilizing goods during transport to prevent shifting
underthing
vsdunnage
1 8.2

A padded layer placed under something to protect it

is used specifically to protect and secure cargo during movement
relleno
vsdunnage
  • US
9.9

Soft material used inside cushions, toys, or clothing to give shape

is used to hold and steady cargo in transport rather than for softness

Antonyms

to damage
885 1.4

To harm something so it becomes less useful, valuable, or healthy

How Protective

bracing
  • Specialized
1 6.7
dunnage
  • Specialized
9.8
padding
25 2.7
cringle
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

dunnage singular
dunnages plural

Etymology

Dunnage comes from old shipping language for the bits of wood, straw, or other material put under and around goods to stop them moving. Think of it as a 'protective bed' or 'padding' for cargo, which is why dunnage means material used to protect or support cargo.