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    Freighter

    /ˈfreɪtər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A ship or aircraft designed for the transportation of cargo.
    The freighter sailed across the Atlantic, loaded with goods for several countries.
    A freight carrier, often used in the shipping industry.
    The company hired a large freighter to transport their machinery overseas.
    A commercial vessel specifically built to carry freight rather than passengers.
    The freighter docked at the port to unload containers filled with electronics.
    A type of cargo ship.
    The freighter was built to withstand rough seas while carrying heavy loads.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'freight', which comes from the Old French 'freit' or 'fret', meaning 'cargo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    freighter route
    A designated path taken by a freighter for transporting goods.
    freighter service
    A service provided for the transportation of cargo by freighter.

    Related Words

    freight
    Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
    cargo
    The goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
    transport
    The movement of goods or people from one place to another.

    Slang Meanings

    Big rig
    He drives a big rig to transport those containers.
    Hauler
    The hauler picked up the supplies at the dock.