freight — 01. We had to pay more in [freight] to have our books delivered than the cost of the books themselves. 02. In 1914, a British passenger ship collided with a Norwegian [freighter] in the St. Lawrence River, killing over 1,000 people. 03. In a… … Grammatical examples in English
freight — freightless, adj. /frayt/, n. 1. goods, cargo, or lading transported for pay, whether by water, land, or air. 2. the ordinary conveyance or means of transport of goods provided by common carriers (distinguished from express): Shipping by freight… … Universalium
freight — A transportation term meaning either goods being transported, and/or charges incurred for such transport. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * ▪ I. freight freight 1 [freɪt] noun [uncountable] 1. TRANSPORT goods carried in large quantities by… … Financial and business terms
freight rate — noun the charge for transporting something by common carrier we pay the freight the freight rate is usually cheaper • Syn: ↑freight, ↑freightage • Derivationally related forms: ↑freight (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
freight — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German vracht, vrecht Date: 15th century 1. a. the compensation paid for the transportation of goods b. cost < help pay the freight > 2. a … New Collegiate Dictionary
Freight payment service — Freight Payment ServiceThe freight payment industry was actually formed by a series of Banks when the transportation marketplace was heavily regulated. Motor carrier bills had to be paid within 7 days and rail bills needed to be paid within 5… … Wikipedia
freight collect — ˌfreight colˈlect noun [uncountable] TRANSPORT another name for freight forward ➔ forward2 * * * freight collect UK US adjective (also freight forward) … Financial and business terms
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The Werehouse — is an artist collective grown for one grand purpose: to provide Winston Salem, NC and the world at large with a space to experience original and thought provoking art.Early YearsThe artists collective known as The Werehouse began with five young… … Wikipedia
Freight Conductor — A freight conductor is a person who is employed by a railroad. The freight conductor is the lead employee assigned to a freight train, and is responsible for the smooth operation of the assignment. Freight conductors specialties 1) Yard Foreman A … Wikipedia