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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 • Feb. 19, 2020

The Army says that by the end of this summer cargo cartage by air will be the biggest single development in the war effort.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cost to Gimbel's buyer: a tentative $50,000 plus cartage.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

In cities, for purposes of carriage and cartage, men are used instead of horses.

From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Eaton, Seymour

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