English Dictionary

A burden; that which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance; that which is borne or sustained; a weight; as, a heavy load.
Source : opted (90237)  - auto

The quantity which can be carried or drawn in some specified way; the contents of a cart, barrow, or vessel; that which will constitute a cargo; lading.
Source : opted (90238)  - auto

That which burdens, oppresses, or grieves the mind or spirits; as, a load of care.
Source : opted (90239)  - auto

A particular measure for certain articles, being as much as may be carried at one time by the conveyance commonly used for the article measured; as, a load of wood; a load of hay; specifically, five quarters.
Source : opted (90240)  - auto

The charge of a firearm; as, a load of powder.
Source : opted (90241)  - auto

Weight or violence of blows.
Source : opted (90242)  - auto

The work done by a steam engine or other prime mover when working.
Source : opted (90243)  - auto

To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon.
Source : opted (90246)  - auto

To adulterate or drug; as, to load wine.
Source : opted (90247)  - auto

To magnetize.
Source : opted (90248)  - auto