Meaning & Definition of Freight in English
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Freight
/fret/
noun
1. Goods carried by a large vehicle
synonym:
- cargo,
- lading,
- freight,
- load,
- loading,
- payload,
- shipment,
- consignment
2. Transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates
synonym:
- freight,
- freightage
3. The charge for transporting something by common carrier
- "We pay the freight"
- "The freight rate is usually cheaper"
synonym:
- freight,
- freightage,
- freight rate
verb
1. Transport commercially as cargo
synonym:
- freight
2. Load with goods for transportation
synonym:
- freight
Examples of using
That elevator is for freight only.
How much is the freight on this box?
This aircraft company deals with freight only.