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freighter

 

[หˆfreษชtษ™ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

shipping vessel

A freighter is a type of cargo ship specifically designed to transport goods and materials across bodies of water. Freighters vary widely in size and capacity, with some capable of carrying thousands of tons of cargo. They are utilized in international trade, often traveling long distances and facilitating the exchange of raw materials and finished goods. In addition to traditional bulk freighters, there are container ships, tankers, and general cargo ships, each serving different purposes within the shipping industry.

Synonyms

cargo carrier, cargo ship, transport vessel.

Examples of usage

  • The freighter sailed across the ocean carrying essential supplies.
  • Due to the storm, the freighter was rerouted to a safer port.
  • The company invested in a new fleet of freighters to increase shipping capacity.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term 'freighter' comes from the word 'freight,' which means goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
  • It has its roots in Middle English, from Old French 'freit,' which is derived from the Latin word 'fructus,' meaning 'fruit or profit,' reflecting the idea of carrying goods.

Transportation

  • Freighters are essential to global trade, moving about 90% of the world's cargo through ocean shipping.
  • These ships can vary in size from smaller coastal vessels to very large container ships carrying thousands of containers.

Technology

  • Modern freighters are equipped with advanced navigation systems and eco-friendly technologies to reduce their environmental impact.
  • They often have automated loading and unloading systems that enhance efficiency at ports.

History

  • Freighters have been used for centuries, with the first sailing vessels appearing in ancient civilizations for transporting goods.
  • The development of the steam engine in the 19th century revolutionized freighter designs, allowing them to carry more cargo faster.

Economics

  • Freighters play a crucial role in the economy by shipping raw materials to factories and finished products to consumers worldwide.
  • The shipping industry is a significant contributor to global GDP, emphasizing the importance of freighters in trade.

Translations

Translations of the word "freighter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cargueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฒเคตเคพเคนเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frachter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapal kargo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฐะถั–ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ frachtowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒจ็‰ฉ่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cargo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carguero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผk gemisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”๋ฌผ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณููŠู†ุฉ ุดุญู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกkladnรญ loฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกkladnรก loฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดง่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tovorni brod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutningsskip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบ ะบะตะผะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ›แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผk gษ™misi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buque de carga

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,431, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.