Definition

To take on cargo or load something, especially a ship or vehicle.

Example

The ship will lade its cargo at the dock before setting sail.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they lade the truck with all those boxes?

Yeah, it was impressive to watch them work so efficiently.

I wonder how long it takes to lade a full shipment like that.

Probably not too long with the right team and equipment!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To load something onto a vehicle or container, often with cargo or goods.

Example

The workers will lade the ship with supplies before it sets sail.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need your help to lade the truck with supplies for the event.

Sure! How many boxes do we need to load?

About twenty, and we should be careful not to lade it too heavily on one side.

Root Explanation

Lade originates from Old English 'hladan', meaning to load or to bring. The word describes the action of loading something onto a vehicle or vessel.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'hladan' which means to load, helping you remember that 'lade' refers to the act of loading.

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