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   Load

   /lōd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried: "in addition to their own food, they must carry a load of up to eighty pounds" Similar cargofreightfreightagechargeburdenpackbundleparcelbaleconsignmenthauldeliveryshipmentbatchgoodsmerchandisepayloadcontentstruckloadshiploadboatloadcontainerloadbusloadvanloadlorryloadarchaic:lading
   • ▪ the total number or amount that can be carried in something, especially a vehicle of a specified type: "a tractor-trailer load of new appliances"
   • ▪ an amount of items washed or to be washed in a washing machine or dishwasher at one time: "I do at least six loads of washing a week"
   • ▪ the material carried along by a stream, glacier, ocean current, etc.: "the streams deposited their loads, leaving thin sheets of gravel or sand"
   • 2. a weight or source of pressure borne by someone or something: "the increased load on the heart caused by a raised arterial pressure"
   • ▪ the amount of work to be done by a person or machine: "Arthur has a light teaching load"
   • ▪ a burden of responsibility, worry, or grief: "consumers will find it difficult to service their heavy load of debt" Similar commitmentresponsibilitydutyobligationonuschargeweightburdenencumbrancecrossmillstonealbatrosstroubleworrystrainpressure
   • 3. a lot of (often used to express disapproval or dislike of something): informal "she was talking a load of garbage"
   • ▪ plenty: "she spends loads of money on clothes" Similar a lota great deala great/large amounta large quantitya numberan abundancea wealtha profusiona mountainmanyplentyreamsampleinformal:a heapa massa pilean oceana stacka tonlotsheapsmassespilesoceansstackstonsoodlesscadsa shedloadlashingsa swagvulgar slang:a shitloadan assloadOpposite few
   • 4. the amount of power supplied by a source; the resistance of moving parts to be overcome by a motor: "if the wire in the fuse is too thin to accept the load it will melt"
   • ▪ the amount of electricity supplied by a generating system at any given time.
   • ▪ an impedance or circuit that receives or develops the output of a transistor or other device.

   verb

   • 1. put a load or large amount of something on or in (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.): "they load up their dugout canoes" Similar fillfill uppackstuffcrampileheapstackladefreightchargestockOpposite unload
   • ▪ place (a load or large quantity of something) on or in a vehicle, ship, container, etc.: "stolen property from a burglary was loaded into a taxi" Similar packstowstorestackbundlestuffcramsqueezejamwedgeplacedepositput awayOpposite unload
   • ▪ (of a ship or vehicle) take on a load: "when we came to the quay the ship was still loading"
   • ▪ take, buy, or consume a large amount of: informal "I just went down to the store and loaded up on beer"
   • 2. make (someone or something) carry or hold a large or excessive amount of heavy things: "Elaine was loaded down with bags full of shopping"
   • ▪ supply someone or something with (something) in overwhelming abundance or to excess: "the King and Queen loaded Columbus with wealth and honors" Similar rewardplyregaleshowersupplyprovide
   • ▪ bias toward a particular outcome: "the odds were loaded against them before the match" Similar biasrigfixset upweight
   • 3. charge (a firearm) with ammunition: "he began to load the gun" Similar primechargearmfillprepare to fire/useOpposite unload
   • ▪ insert something into (a device) so that it can be operated: "load your camera before you start"
   • ▪ insert (something) into a device so that it will operate: "load the cassette into the camcorder" Similar insertputplacefitslideslotOpposite remove
   • ▪ transfer (a program or data) into memory, or into the central processor from storage: "when the program is loaded into the microcomputer, the CPU carries out each instruction"
   • 4. add an extra charge to (an insurance premium) in the case of a poorer risk.

   Word Origin Old Englishlād ‘way, journey, conveyance’, of Germanic origin: related to German Leite, also to lead1; compare with lode. The verb dates from the late 15th century.

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanload noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of load noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLOAD definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you load a vehicle or a container, you put a large quantity of things into it. The three men seemed to have finished loading the truck. Mr. Dambar had loaded his plate with lasagne. Synonyms: fill, stuff, pack, pile More Synonyms of load. 2. countable noun.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › loadload | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ləʊd/ things that are carried, often by a vehicle: We were behind a truck carrying a load of logs. a load/loads informal. B1. a lot of something: There were loads of people there. Have some more food – there’s loads. loads of/a load of informal. a lot of something: We have loads of time before the show starts. load. verb. uk / ləʊd/

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › loadLOAD | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   noun. us / loʊd/ Add to word list Add to word list. things that are carried, often by a vehicle: We were behind a truck carrying a load of logs. a load/loads informal. a lot of something: There were loads of people there. Have some more food – there’s loads. load. verb. us / loʊd/ to put a lot of things into a vehicle or machine:

6. www.wordsmyth.netload | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language ...

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   a machine that carries heavy things to another place. Word Explorer. See. weapon. The meaning of load. Definition of load. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. www.structuralbasics.com › types-of-loadsThe 7 Types of Loads on Structures & Buildings (Practical Guide)

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   Jan 14, 2024 · 1. Dead load | Self-weight. 2. Wind load on roofs. 3. Horizontal wind loads on facades. 4. Snow load. 5. Live load. 6. Earth pressure. 7. Seismic load. Conclusion. Loads on Structures FAQ. Let’s get started. 1. Dead load | Self-weight. What is the dead load?💡. The dead load represents the self-weight of all elements that act on the structure.

8. circuitglobe.com › load-factorWhat is a Load factor? Definition & Meaning and Calculation ...

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   Definition: Load factor is defined as the ratio of the average load over a given period to the maximum demand (peak load) occurring in that period. In other words, the load factor is the ratio of energy consumed in a given period of the times of hours to the peak load which has occurred during that particular period.