Drayed: meaning, definitions and examples
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drayed
[dreɪd ]
Definition
transportation of goods
The term 'drayed' refers to the act of transporting goods using a vehicle, specifically a dray, which is a low, strong cart without sides. This method has been historically significant in the hauling of heavy products, especially in urban settings. The process involves loading items onto the dray and delivering them to specified locations. Drayage services are essential for moving freight from ports to warehouses and vice versa.
Synonyms
carting, hauling, transporting.
Examples of usage
- The furniture was drayed to the new house carefully.
- Goods are drayed from the port to the distribution center.
- He drayed the beer barrels from the brewery.
- The company specializes in drayed transportation of heavy machinery.
Translations
Translations of the word "drayed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descarregado
🇮🇳 ढोया गया
🇩🇪 abgeladen
🇮🇩 dimuat
🇺🇦 доставлений
🇵🇱 załadowany
🇯🇵 運ばれた
🇫🇷 déchargé
🇪🇸 cargado
🇹🇷 yüklenmiş
🇰🇷 운반된
🇸🇦 محمل
🇨🇿 naložený
🇸🇰 naložený
🇨🇳 装载的
🇸🇮 naložen
🇮🇸 flutningur
🇰🇿 жүктелген
🇬🇪 გადატანილი
🇦🇿 yüklənmiş
🇲🇽 cargado
Etymology
The word 'drayed' originates from the Middle English term 'dray', which itself is derived from the Old English 'dragan' meaning 'to pull or drag'. The evolution of the term reflects the transition from general hauling to the specific practice of transporting goods using wheeled vehicles. In the 17th century, drays became essential tools in commercial trade, particularly in bustling cities where transportation of goods was paramount to economic growth. Over time, the concept of drayage has expanded to encompass various forms of freight transport, emphasizing logistics and efficient delivery systems that are integral to modern supply chains.