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load

278 1.1
An amount of things carried at one time, like cargo on a vehicle
  • noun
  • /loʊd/
translation icon : carga
  • The construction crew delivered a large load of materials for the new building.
  • carry a load
  • a heavy load
  • weight of a load

And then over there, there's a load of coats in this box.

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Examples

  • The truck was filled to capacity with a heavy load of bricks.

  • I have brought many a precarious load home from the garden center.

  • Looks like they have a small load in so far.

  • Oh, bring back a load, a load of old fans.

  • It's a long way to travel with such a heavy load.

  • At the same time, Squarespace is able to handle that load without any difficulty.

  • The system can be useful for carrying larger loads than can be handled by individual robots.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Even in this remote place, the bears carry heavy loads of pollutants.

    Academic text (2012)
  • After washing the clothes, she took the load out of the washing machine.

Synonyms

cargo
vsload
537 2.3

Goods carried by a ship, plane, or large vehicle

is the broad term for any amount carried or processed at once
burden
vsload
482 3.4

A heavy load or something that causes worry and difficulty

is mainly a neutral measurement of amount or quantity at once
shipment
vsload
231 2.3

A load of goods sent together by one truck, plane, or ship

is the general word for an amount carried or processed at one time
freight
vsload
79 3.9

Goods moved in large amounts by ship, train, or truck

focuses on any carried amount rather than commercial transport
a load of
vsload
  • Informal
65 1.0

A large number or amount of things

is the straightforward term for an amount carried or processed at once
truckload
vsload
  • US
45 2.9

A very large amount about as much as fills a truck

is the non-specific term for an amount carried at once
busload
vsload
23 2.3

A group of people that a bus carries

is the general name for an amount carried or processed at one time
payload
vsload
  • Specialized
22 6.3

The goods carried by a vehicle like an airplane or truck

is the general amount term not limited to vehicle cargo
consignment
vsload
  • Specialized
5 5.6

A batch of goods sent by truck or ship for delivery

is a simpler general term not tied to sale or delivery
buttload
vsload
  • Offensive
5 8.5

A very large amount of something said jokingly

is the plain term for an actual amount carried or processed at once
planeload
vsload
4 3.8

The number of people or things on one plane trip

is the general word for an amount carried at one time
boatload
vsload
4 3.6

The amount of people or goods a ship can carry

is the broad concept for quantity moved or processed at once
loading
vsload
  • Specialized
4 3.2

The weight a structure or vehicle supports

is the general idea of an amount carried rather than structural force
lading
vsload
  • Specialized
3 8.8

A load of goods carried on a ship, truck, or train

is a neutral general term for an amount carried at once
shipload
vsload
3 2.5

A large amount of goods carried by a ship

is the broad term for an amount carried or processed at once
trainload
vsload
2 3.2

A large amount of goods that one train can carry

is the general expression for any carried quantity at once
cartload
vsload
  • Informal
2 3.5

An amount that fills a cart, often meaning a very large quantity

is a neutral general word for any amount carried at once
loads
vsload
  • Informal
1 1.0

A large number or amount of something

is the neutral general term for an amount carried at one time
wagonload
vsload
1 3.0

An amount that fills a wagon

is the general term for an amount carried or processed at once
shedload of
vsload
  • UK
9.2

A very large amount of something you have or get

is the literal, neutral word for an actual carried quantity

Idioms

load of shit
  • Offensive
3 9.9

A statement that is completely untrue and makes no sense

load of bullshit
  • Offensive
2 9.9

A rude expression that says something is not true

to blow one's load
  • Offensive
9.9

Informal and rude way to use up all your energy or resources at once

9.9

Something someone says that is not true

A person who is a little foolish or not very smart

9.9

Use all your energy at once and have none left in a rude way

Compounds

a load of
  • Informal
65 1.0

A large number or amount of things

case load
  • Specialized
1 3.7

The amount of work a doctor, lawyer, or agency has from the people they must help in a period

load-bearing wall
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A wall that supports the floors and roof above it

load factor
  • Specialized
1 8.2

The amount of extra force on an aircraft compared with its weight, measured in g

load-bearing beam
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A strong piece of wood or metal that holds the weight of parts of a building

dead load
  • Specialized
6.9

Permanent weight that a building or bridge has and that does not change

load line
  • Specialized
6.7

A line on the side of a ship that shows how deep it can be safely loaded

load-shedding
  • Indian
6.8

A planned temporary cut of electricity to some areas to reduce demand

live load
  • Specialized
6.1

A weight on a structure that changes, like people or vehicles

How Much

truckload
  • US
45 2.9
cargo
537 2.3
load
278 1.1
bundle
85 2.3
handful
81 1.0

Surface Forms

load singular
loads plural

Etymology

Load comes from an old German word hladan which meant 'to put a heavy thing on'. So a load is the amount of stuff you carry or put on a cart, truck, or other vehicle.