Load Definition
load
noun
- weight to be borne or conveyed
- a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time; "the system broke down under excessive loads"
- goods carried by a large vehicle
- an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate; "he got a load on and started a brawl"
- the power output of a generator or power plant
- an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
- a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
- the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
- electrical device to which electrical power is delivered
verb
- fill or place a load on; "load a car"; "load the truck with hay"
- provide (a device) with something necessary; "He loaded his gun carefully"; "load the camera"
- transfer from a storage device to a computer's memory
- put (something) on a structure or conveyance; "load the bags onto the trucks"
- corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"
"Load" in song lyrics
See how load is used in real songs:
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"Cuz they know we 'bout the lock and load"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"So give me that mic you're trying to hold, straight spitting lock and load"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load -
"Bangin, slangin and droppin a load"
4 Deep — You Got Play'd
Words that rhyme with load
Usage tips for "load"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "load" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for load to find words that pair well.