| Load (load) |
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| Load |
| [OE. lode load,
way; properly the same word as lode, but confused with
lade, load, v. See Lade, Lead,
v., Lode.] |
A burden;
that which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance; that which
is borne or sustained; a weight; as, a heavy load.
The quantity which can be carried or drawn
in some specified way; the contents of a cart, barrow, or vessel;
that which will constitute a cargo; lading.
That which burdens, oppresses, or grieves
the mind or spirits; as, a load of care.
A particular measure for certain articles,
being as much as may be carried at one time by the conveyance
commonly used for the article measured; as, a load of wood; a
load of hay; specifically, five quarters.
The charge of a firearm; as, a load
of powder.
Weight or violence of blows.
The work done by a steam
engine or other prime mover when working.
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To lay a load or burden on
or in, as on a horse or in a cart] to charge with a load, as a gun;
to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight
to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon.
To adulterate or drug; as, to load
wine.
To magnetize.
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