Definition of load

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Load (v.) The work done by a steam engine or other prime mover when working.

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Surfeit :: Surfeit (v. i.) To load the stomach with food, so that sickness or uneasiness ensues; to eat to excess..
Load :: Load (v.) The charge of a firearm; as, a load of powder..
Magnet :: Magnet (n.) The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also natural magnet..
Burdener :: Burdener (n.) One who loads; an oppressor.
Sustain :: Sustain (v. t.) To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support; as, a foundation sustains the superstructure; a beast sustains a load; a rope sustains a weight..
Double-charge :: Double-charge (v. t.) To load with a double charge, as of gunpowder..
Dead :: Dead (a.) Still as death; motionless; inactive; useless; as, dead calm; a dead load or weight..
Chamber :: Chamber (n.) That part of the bore of a piece of ordnance which holds the charge, esp. when of different diameter from the rest of the bore; -- formerly, in guns, made smaller than the bore, but now larger, esp. in breech-loading guns..
Unload :: Unload (v. i.) To perform the act of unloading anything; as, let unload now..
Thrack :: Thrack (v. t.) To load or burden; as, to thrack a man with property..
Unburden :: Unburden (v. t.) To throw off, as a burden; to unload..
Overload :: Overload (n.) An excessive load; the excess beyond a proper load.
Shipload :: Shipload (n.) The load, or cargo, of a ship..
Water Line :: Water line () Any one of several lines marked upon the outside of a vessel, corresponding with the surface of the water when she is afloat on an even keel. The lowest line indicates the vessel's proper submergence when not loaded, and is called the light water line; the highest, called the load water line, indicates her proper submergence when loaded..
Incumbrance :: Incumbrance (n.) A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check..
Jag :: "Jag (v. t.) To carry, as a load; as, to jag hay, etc..
Cranage :: Cranage (n.) The liberty of using a crane, as for loading and unloading vessels..
Slug :: Slug (v. t.) To load with a slug or slugs; as, to slug a gun..
Exonerate :: Exonerate (v. t.) To relieve, in a moral sense, as of a charge, obligation, or load of blame resting on one; to clear of something that lies upon oppresses one, as an accusation or imputation; as, to exonerate one's self from blame, or from the charge of avarice..
Uncart :: Uncart (v. t.) To take from, or set free from, a cart; to unload..
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