lading

[ ley-ding ]

noun

1. the act of lading.
2. that with which something is laden; load; freight; cargo.

lading

/ ˈleɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. a load; cargo; freight

Word History and Origins

Origin of lading¹

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

Example Sentences

And they'd have to get definite word about the extension of a railroad siding for the lading purposes, too.

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By the help of the capstan he had raised to the deck of the Durande the package which he had made of the lading of the sloop.

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The buoyant koker-booms acted admirably, keeping the decks, with all lading on them, high and dry.

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The rafts were to be taken apart, and, with their lading, transported overland piecemeal.

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Their lading had been already put ashore, as river, or no river, they could be of no further service there.

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