Lading

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of lading

noun the action of loading goods on a ship or other means of transportation; cargo or freight being transported

Example Sentences

A1 The lading of the ship was carefully inspected before departure.

A2 The lading of the truck was securely fastened to prevent any spills.

B1 The lading of the cargo plane was efficiently organized to maximize space.

B2 The lading of the container ship was completed ahead of schedule.

C1 The lading of the oil tanker was monitored closely to ensure no leaks occurred.

C2 The lading of the military transport plane was carried out with precision and speed.

Examples of lading in a Sentence

formal The bill of lading must be signed by the carrier upon receipt of the goods.

informal Make sure you get a copy of the lading when the shipment arrives.

slang I'll just grab the lading slip before we unload the truck.

figurative Her smile was the lading that brought joy to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of lading

• past tense: laded
• plural: ladings
• comparative: more lading
• superlative: most lading
• present tense: lade
• future tense: will lade
• perfect tense: have laded
• continuous tense: is lading
• singular: lading
• positive degree: lading
• infinitive: to lade
• gerund: lading
• participle: lading

Origin and Evolution of lading

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lading' originated from Middle English 'lading', which was derived from Old English 'hladan' meaning 'to load'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lading' has evolved to refer specifically to the act of loading or filling a ship or other vehicle with goods, and is commonly used in the context of shipping and transportation.