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Definition of shipload

shipload

/ˈʃɪp.loʊd/
ship · load
Plural:shiploads
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shipload Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An extremely large quantity or number of people or things (used informally).

Example

"We have a shipload of paperwork to finish before the end of the quarter."

2

The amount of cargo, freight, or passengers that a ship can carry at one time.

Example

"The merchant awaited a shipload of imported timber at the harbor."

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• Nearby Words

shipbuilding
shipful
shiplap
shipload
shipmast
shipmaster
shipmate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shipload. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shipload
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