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Freighter: meaning, definitions and examples

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freighter

 

[ หˆfreษชtษ™ ]

Noun
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'freighter' comes from the late 19th century, derived from the Middle English term 'freight,' which traces back to the Old French 'fret' and the Latin 'freightum,' meaning 'to load or burden.' This etymology reflects the ship's primary function of carrying loads across water. Originally, freight referred to the cost associated with the transportation of goods, but its meaning has since evolved to encompass the vessels themselves that perform this service. The rise of global trade and commerce in the 20th century led to advancements in freighter design and technology, culminating in the modern container ships we see today, which revolutionized the shipping industry by allowing for standardized cargo handling.

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.