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Another word for freight

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Noun

  1. Something carried physically

    See also:

    over

    heavy

Verb

  1. To place a burden or heavy load on

    See also:

    over

  2. To make or become full; put as much into as can be held

    See also:

    full

  3. To cause to be filled, as with a particular mood or tone

    See also:

    full

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Another word for freight

Modifier
Noun

  1. That which is carried

  2. Charges for transportation

  3. The transportation of goods

    See also:

    transportation

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Sentence Examples

  • The four freight wagons pulled into a single line behind her.

  • He stopped, watching a group of freight wagons.

  • In freight schedules it has been completely abandoned.

  • The captain was responsible for the freight and the ship; he had to replace all loss.

  • For years the standard freight cars have held 60,000 lb and now many carry 80,000 lb or 100,000 lb; a few coal cars have even been built to contain 200,000 lb.

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