Payload Definition & Meaning

payload
noun
  1. the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
  2. goods carried by a large vehicle

"Payload" in song lyrics

See how payload is used in real songs:

  • "And he's blue from the wrist up, huntin that stubborn payload"
    Despot — Get Rich or Try Dying
  • "2003 chevy 1500 hd quadrasteer payload"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gmc sierra 2500 payload"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "payload"

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