What does cartload mean?
Cartload means The amount that a cart can carry..
Cartload
/ˈkɑːt.ləʊd/ · noun
Meaning
The amount that a cart can carry..
Definitions by Sense
- The amount that a cart can carry.
- (by extension) Any large amount.
- (historical, specifically) A load: various English units of weight or volume based upon standardized cartloads of certain commodities.
Example Sentences
Two days of skirmishing outside the town were followed by a bold sortie headed by a dervish; and, as the result of this affair, a cartload of heads was sent as trophies to Constantinople.
The youngster put some cartloads of food into his bag and set out again.
. . . although a little apt to get buried under a cartload of written pleadings, . . .
Synonyms for cartload
Antonyms for cartload
Related Words
Word Forms
- cartloads
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cartload?
Common synonyms include cartful, abundance, battalion, arseload.
What is the opposite of cartload?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cartload in a sentence?
Two days of skirmishing outside the town were followed by a bold sortie headed by a dervish; and, as the result of this affair, a cartload of heads was sent as trophies to Constantinople.
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