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LOAD

Definition:

[noun] weight to be borne or conveyed
Synonyms: ing, burden
[noun] a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time; "the system broke down under excessive loads"
Synonyms: ing
[noun] goods carried by a large vehicle
Synonyms: cargo, lading, freight, ing, payshipment, consignment
[noun] an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate; "he got a load on and started a brawl"
[noun] the power output of a generator or power plant
[noun] an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
Synonyms: burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
[noun] a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
Synonyms: lode
[noun] the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
Synonyms: warhead, pay
[noun] electrical device to which electrical power is delivered
[verb] fill or place a load on; "load a car"; "load the truck with hay"
Synonyms: lade, laden, up
[verb] provide with munition; "He loaded his gun carefully"
Synonyms: charge
[verb] put (something) on a structure or conveyance; "load the bags onto the trucks"