load

/ˈlōd/

Middle English lod, from Old English lād support, carrying

noun

  1. the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means; especially : a measured quantity of a commodity fixed for each type of carrier —often used in combination

  2. whatever is put on a person or pack animal to be carried : pack

  3. whatever is put in a ship or vehicle or airplane for conveyance : cargo; especially : a quantity of material assembled or packed as a shipping unit

donkeys with heavy loads

verb

  1. to put a load in or on (a vehicle, animal, etc.) —often used with up

  2. to place (someone or something) in or on a means of conveyance

  3. to encumber or oppress (someone or something) with something heavy, laborious, or disheartening : burden

load a truck with packages

load cargo/passengers

noun

  1. the percentage of available seats paid for and occupied in an aircraft