Word: load Word origin: Old English lād ‘way, journey, conveyance’, of Germanic origin: related to German Leite, also to lead1; compare with lode. The verb dates from the late 15th century. Phonetic: ləʊd Listen:
a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried. Example: in addition to their own food, they must carry a load of up to eighty pounds
a weight or source of pressure borne by someone or something. Example: the increased load on the heart caused by a raised arterial pressure
a lot of (often used to express disapproval or dislike of something). Example: she was talking a load of rubbish
the amount of power supplied by a source; the resistance of moving parts to be overcome by a motor. Example: if the wire in the fuse is too thin to accept the load it will melt
fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something. Example: they go to Calais to load up their vans with cheap beer
make (someone or something) carry or hold a large or excessive quantity of heavy things. Example: Elaine was loaded down with bags full of shopping
charge (a firearm) with ammunition. Example: he began to load the gun
add an extra charge to (an insurance premium) to take account of a factor that increases the risk.
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