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cartage

American  
[kahr-tij] / ˈkɑr tɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the act or cost of carting.

cartage British  
/ ˈkɑːtɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the process or cost of carting

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Etymology

Origin of cartage

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; cart, -age

Example Sentences

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If your business requires serious cartage or towing, only a heavy-duty pickup will fit the bill.

From Washington Times

Next I find Melissa to get a report on the cartage so far.

From Literature

As most of the relief comes by train there is no cartage or expense attached, and this besides being very convenient is wholly inexpensive.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the automobile drove up to the steps and was soon followed by a heavy rumbling auto-truck that was used for heavy cartage at Mr. Vernon’s factory.

From Project Gutenberg

They save buyers' commission, and warehouse delivery and cartage, sampling, classing, pressing, shipping, marine risks and freight and cartage to interior towns, which amounts in all to some seven dollars per bale.

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