Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

load

noun/verb
/loʊd/
Definition
The amount of weight or burden that something can carry or the act of putting a burden on something.
Examples
  • The truck broke down under the heavy load.
  • She had to load the dishwasher before the guests arrived.
  • He found it hard to carry the load up the hill.
Meaning
Load refers to the heaviness or cargo that a vehicle, a piece of equipment, or a structure can handle. It can also refer to the act of adding items to something.
Synonyms
  • burden
  • cargo
  • weight
  • freight
  • shipment