Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tonnage
Noun
/ˈtʌnɪdʒ/
Definition
The weight of a ship or the capacity of a ship in tons.
Examples
- The ship has a tonnage of 50,000 tons.
- Transporting cargo through shipping lines is often calculated by tonnage.
- The port has a limit on the tonnage of vessels it can accommodate.
Meaning
Tonnage refers to the measurement of how much weight a vessel can carry or the weight of a ship itself.
Synonyms
- Weight
- Capacity
- Burden
