freighter
|freight/er|
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/ˈfreɪtər/
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/ˈfreɪtə/
cargo carrier
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freighter' originates from the word 'freight,' which comes from Middle Dutch 'vracht' or 'vrecht,' meaning 'load' or 'cargo.'
Historical Evolution
'freight' evolved from the Middle Dutch word 'vracht' and eventually became the modern English word 'freight,' with 'freighter' being derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'load' or 'cargo,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a ship or aircraft designed to carry goods in bulk.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a ship or aircraft designed to carry goods in bulk.
The freighter was loaded with containers bound for Europe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45