Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lading
noun
/ˈleɪ.dɪŋ/
Definition
The act of loading goods onto a ship or other transport, or the goods that are loaded.
Examples
- The lading of the ship took several hours due to the bad weather.
- All lading must be securely tied down to prevent shifting during transit.
- The lading was inspected before departure to ensure everything was in order.
Meaning
Lading refers to the cargo that has been loaded onto a transportation vessel or the process of loading that cargo.
Synonyms
- cargo
- freight
- shipment
- load
