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verb(load)to put a load in or on
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verb(load)to place in or on a means of conveyance
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verb(load)to encumber or oppress with something heavy, laborious, or disheartening : burden
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noun(load)the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means; especially : a measured quantity of a commodity fixed for each type of carrier —often used in combination
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noun(load)whatever is put on a person or pack animal to be carried : pack
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noun(load)whatever is put in a ship or vehicle or airplane for conveyance : cargo; especially : a quantity of material assembled or packed as a shipping unit
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verb(load)to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (such as a marathon)
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noun(load)a constant load in a structure (such as a bridge, building, or machine) that is due to the weight of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories
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noun(load)the part of the total commission and expenses taken out of early payments under a contract plan for the periodic purchase of investment-company shares
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verb(load)to assign costs or benefits to the early stages of (such as a contract, project, or time period)
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noun(load)the decrease in fitness of the average individual in a population relative to the fittest genotype due to the presence of deleterious genes in the gene pool
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noun(load)the load to which a structure is subjected in addition to its own weight
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adjective(load)charging no sales commission
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verb(load)unload