lading

American  

[ley-ding] / ˈleɪ dɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of lading.

2. that with which something is laden; load; freight; cargo.

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lading British  

/ ˈleɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. a load; cargo; freight

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Etymology

Origin of lading

First recorded in 1490–1500; lade + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Search warrants executed last month on Pricop’s vehicle and residence turned up logbooks, bills of lading, shipping receipts and other records coinciding with locations where the fires occurred, the affidavit said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

The maritime company said the cargo’s bill of lading and certificate of origin said the oil had come from Malaysia.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2020

Despite the sensational facts in the case, much of the early testimony was a methodical review of bills of lading, contracts and terse email exchanges.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2020

Asked about the boxes, the crew produced a bill of lading listing the contents, in awkward English, as “assembly parts of the underwater pump.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2017

They made ready, packing their bags and lading their ponies.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien