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freighters

 

[ ˈfreɪtərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea transportation

Freighters are large ships used to transport goods and cargo over long distances.

Synonyms

cargo ship, merchant vessel

Examples of usage

  • The freighter carried a shipment of cars from Japan to the United States.
  • The company owns several freighters for transporting goods across the ocean.
Context #2 | Noun

air transportation

Freighters are aircraft designed to transport cargo instead of passengers.

Synonyms

airfreight plane, cargo aircraft

Examples of usage

  • The freighter plane flew supplies to the remote region.
  • The airline operates a fleet of freighters for shipping goods internationally.

Translations

Translations of the word "freighters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navios de carga

🇮🇳 मालवाहक जहाज

🇩🇪 Frachtschiffe

🇮🇩 kapal kargo

🇺🇦 вантажні судна

🇵🇱 statki towarowe

🇯🇵 貨物船

🇫🇷 navires de fret

🇪🇸 buques de carga

🇹🇷 yük gemileri

🇰🇷 화물선

🇸🇦 سفن الشحن

🇨🇿 nákladní lodě

🇸🇰 nákladné lode

🇨🇳 货船

🇸🇮 tovorne ladje

🇮🇸 flutningaskip

🇰🇿 жүк кемелерi

🇬🇪 სატვირთო გემები

🇦🇿 yük gəmiləri

🇲🇽 buques de carga

Word origin

The term 'freighter' originated in the 19th century to describe ships that carry goods as cargo. It comes from the word 'freight,' which refers to the goods transported for payment. Over time, the term expanded to also include aircraft that transport cargo. Freighters play a crucial role in global trade and logistics, facilitating the movement of goods across seas and skies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,650, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.