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Definition of loads - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
carried weightweight or burden that is carried
- The mule struggled under the heavy loads.
2.
- He carried loads of books to the library.
Expressions with loads
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large amount of time available
We have loads of time before the movie starts.
very enjoyable experience
The amusement park was loads of fun for the kids.
large amount of money
He made loads of money from his new business.
feeling of relief from worry or stress
Finishing the project was loads off my mind.
shows there is a very large amount of something
There are loads of cookies in the jar.
large amount of tasks or duties
She has loads of work to finish before the deadline.
Origin of loads
Old English, hladan (to load)
Terms with loads included in their meaning
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tools
small handcart for carrying loads
transportation
vehicle pulled by a horse for carrying loads
transportation
vehicle designed to carry large loads or many passengers
logistics
movement of large unpackaged goods in big loads from place to place
load carrying
animal used for carrying heavy loads
strong vehicle
vehicle made for carrying heavy loads and lasting tough use
animal
domesticated South American animal used for carrying loads
animal
mule used for carrying loads
labor
person who carries heavy loads
transportation
vehicle for carrying loads on snow
heavy transport
large truck designed to haul heavy loads
technology
connected hydraulic parts that use pressurized liquid to move or control loads
technology
machine using liquid pressure to raise or lower heavy loads or people
technology
suspension system that uses metal springs to support and cushion loads
construction
substance used mainly to carry loads and give strength in structures
construction
process of strengthening a building or framework to carry greater loads
loads
lots of something
boat
flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads
work
used to describe animals or vehicles used for pulling loads
transportation
long rod for carrying loads on shoulders
transportation
open truck bed with no sides for heavy loads
transport vehicle
truck with a flat, level bed for carrying heavy or large loads
transportation
related to transporting heavy loads
animal equipment
collar specifically designed for horses to pull loads
Examples of loads in a sentence
She balanced the loads carefully on her head. The warehouse stored loads of supplies. She received loads of support from her friends.
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- French:charges, ...
- German:Lasten, Mengen, ...
- Italian:carichi, mucchi, ...
- Spanish:cargas, montones, ...
- Portuguese:cargas, toneladas, ...
- Chinese:负荷, 大量, ...
- Japanese:荷物, たくさん, ...
- Arabic:أَحْمَال, كَمِّيَّة كَبِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַשָּׂאוֹת, עֲרֵימוֹת, ...
- Russian:груз, куча, ...
- Ukrainian:вантажі, купи, ...
- Hindi:बोझ, ढेर, ...
Definition of load - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationquantity of material transported at one time
- The truck delivered a load of bricks.
2.
laundryUS quantity of washing in a washing machineUS
- I need to do a load of laundry.
3.
workamount of work or responsibility assigned to a person or group
- She had a heavy load of assignments this semester.
4.
figurative burdenworry or concern to be endured
- Talking to her lifted a load off my mind.
5.
- That's a load of rubbish.
6.
engineering forceTECH. force exerted on a structural componentTECH.
- The beam can support a large load.
7.
electricityTECH. electrical current or power delivered by a deviceTECH.
- The generator can handle a high load.
8.
firearmsTECH. charge of powder for a firearmTECH.
- He prepared the load for his rifle.
Verb
1.
transportationtr./intr. put items into a vehicle or containertr./intr.
- They loaded the truck with furniture.
2.
technologytr. insert film or data into a devicetr.
- She loaded the camera with new film.
3.
worktr. burden someone with responsibilitiestr.
- She felt loaded with too many tasks.
4.
weapontr. fill a firearm with ammunitiontr.
- He loaded the gun before going to the range.
5.
biastr. influence to produce a biased outcometr.
- The survey was loaded to favor certain answers.
Images of load
quantity of material transported at one time 
quantity of washing in a washing machine
Expressions with load
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fill something with cargo or items
They load up the truck with boxes.
a large number of people or things
A load of people showed up at the event.
reduce the weight or amount of something
They lightened the load by removing unnecessary items.
help someone with their work or responsibilities
We need to share the load to finish this project on time.
empty a container or vehicle
The truck driver dumped his load at the construction site.
large amount of waste materials collected together
The truck carried a load of garbage to the landfill.
to rig a situation for a desired result
They loaded the dice to ensure their candidate would win.
take on a difficult task or responsibility
She had to shoulder the load after her boss left.
release a heavy burden or load
The truck stopped to drop a load of bricks.
heavy load carried to avoid multiple trips
He took a lazy man's load and dropped everything.
get ready for an imminent task
The team was told to lock and load for the big presentation.
large amount of problems or difficulties
He inherited a lorry load of trouble when he took over the business.
release or drop what one is carrying
The truck shed its load on the highway.
struggle to cope with a difficult situation
She staggered under the load of her responsibilities.
spend or use up a lot quickly
He blew a load on new clothes.
group of clothes or fabrics washed together at one time
I ran a small load of laundry before leaving for work.
amount of work required for courses
His course load is manageable with good time management.
maximum amount of work a person or group can handle well
The manager misjudged the team's load capacity during the busy season.
large number of children in one place
There was a load of kids at the park.
large amount of silly or untrue ideas or statements
That story is a load of nonsense.
test where heavy weight is applied to check strength or safety
The bridge passed the final load test before opening to traffic.
highest usage level in a system or service
The internet experiences peak load during the evening.
load carried on the head
She balanced the head-load perfectly as she walked.
large amount of money
He won a load of dosh at the casino!
Origin of load
Old English, hladan (to load)
Examples of load in a sentence
They unloaded a load of timber at the dock. She put a load of whites in the washer. There's a load of clothes waiting to be folded. The team struggled with the load of new projects. Managing the load of tasks became overwhelming. The financial worries were a heavy load to bear.
Her responsibilities felt like a load on her shoulders. Don't believe that load; he made the whole story up. She dismissed the rumor as a load of nonsense. The structure failed due to excessive load. Engineers calculated the load on the bridge. The circuit was designed to handle a variable load. This device measures the load on the power grid. The hunter checked the load before setting out. A proper load is crucial for the shotgun's performance. She loaded the dishwasher after dinner. We need to load the software onto the computer. He loaded the software onto his computer. The technician loaded the data into the system for analysis. The manager loaded him with extra duties. Don't load new parents with unnecessary paperwork. She carefully loaded the rifle for the hunt. The soldier loaded his weapon swiftly during the drill. The questions were loaded to elicit specific responses. Critics argued that the test was loaded against certain groups.
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- French:charge, charger, ...
- German:Ladung, beladen, ...
- Italian:carico, caricare, ...
- Spanish:carga, cargar, ...
- Portuguese:carga, carregar, ...
- Chinese:货物, 装载, ...
- Japanese:荷, 積み込む, ...
- Arabic:حِمْل, حَمَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַשָּׂא, לִטְעוֹן, ...
- Russian:груз, загружать, ...
- Ukrainian:вантаж, завантажувати, ...
- Hindi:खेप, लोड करना, ...
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