freighter

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freighter

/ˈfɹeɪtɚ/ US
/ˈfɹeɪtə/ UK

Rhymes with -eɪtə(ɹ)

noun freighters

One who loads a ship. Near-synonyms: docker, dockworker, stevedore, longshoreman; loader
Similar: lader, docker, dockworker, stevedore, longshoreman, loader
One who charters and loads a ship. Near-synonym: charterer
Similar: charterer
One employed in receiving and forwarding freight.
One for whom freight is transported.
A ship used mainly to carry freight. cargo freighter
Similar: cargo ship
broadly An aircraft used mainly to carry freight; a cargo aircraft or cargo plane.
Similar: airfreighter

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Closest in meaning: merchant ship, merchantman, bottom, cargo, freight, shipment, ship, shipping, houseboat, vessel, boat, carrier, lading, bow, container, charge

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@misc{freighter_2026,
  title = {freighter},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/freighter},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}