Freighter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹeɪtɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Freighter is a noun meaning One who loads a ship.
Meaning
One who loads a ship.
More Meanings
- One who charters and loads a ship.
- One employed in receiving and forwarding freight.
- One for whom freight is transported.
- (nautical) A ship used mainly to carry freight.
- (aviation, by extension) An aircraft used mainly to carry freight; a cargo aircraft or cargo plane.
Example Sentences
oil freighter
bulk freighter
cargo freighter
Near-synonym: charterer
Word Forms
- freighters
Synonyms for freighter
Depending on context, synonyms include lader, docker, dockworker, stevedore, longshoreman, loader.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include merchantman, bottom, cargo, freight, shipment, ship.
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