De lading
Example: De lading van de vrachtwagen werd zorgvuldig gecontroleerd.
Definition
"De lading" refers to the cargo or load carried by a vehicle, ship, or aircraft, especially in logistics. It involves goods or materials that are transported from one location to another, such as in the phrase 'The cargo of the truck was carefully checked.'
Etymology
The term "de lading" comes from the Dutch verb 'laden,' meaning to load or to put cargo onto a vehicle. The noun form evolved to describe the actual goods being carried. Did you know? The root 'laden' is related to the English word 'load,' highlighting the shared Germanic origins.
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"De lading" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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