Definition of loading

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Loading (n.) The act of putting a load on or into.

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Retractor :: Retractor (n.) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel..
Swealed :: Swaying (n.) An injury caused by violent strains or by overloading; -- said of the backs of horses.
Lighten :: Lighten (v. t.) To make lighter, or less heavy; to reduce in weight; to relieve of part of a load or burden; as, to lighten a ship by unloading; to lighten a load or burden..
Mitraille :: Mitraille (n.) Shot or bits of iron used sometimes in loading cannon.
Overloading :: Overloading (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overloa.
Unload :: Unload (v. i.) To perform the act of unloading anything; as, let unload now..
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..
Conducive :: Conducive (a.) Loading or tending; helpful; contributive; tending to promote.
Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..
Shell :: Shell (n.) The case which holds the powder, or charge of powder and shot, used with breechloading small arms..
Fraughtage :: Fraughtage (n.) Freight; loading; cargo.
Wharfage :: Wharfage (n.) The fee or duty paid for the privilege of using a wharf for loading or unloading goods; pierage, collectively; quayage..
Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) The act of discharging; the act of relieving of a charge or load; removal of a load or burden; unloading; as, the discharge of a ship; discharge of a cargo..
Lighter :: Lighter (n.) A large boat or barge, mainly used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery..
Demurrage :: Demurrage (n.) The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed in her charter party for loading, unloading, or sailing..
Quay :: Quay (n.) A mole, bank, or wharf, formed toward the sea, or at the side of a harbor, river, or other navigable water, for convenience in loading and unloading vessels..
Tailboard :: Tailboard (n.) The board at the rear end of a cart or wagon, which can be removed or let down, for convenience in loading or unloading..
Ramrod :: Ramrod (n.) The rod used in ramming home the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm.
Haversack :: Haversack (n.) A gunner's case or bag used carry cartridges from the ammunition chest to the piece in loading.
Six-shooter :: Six-shooter (n.) A pistol or other firearm which can be fired six times without reloading especially, a six-chambered revolver..
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