freɪt n. & v. --n. 1
the transport of goods in containers or by
water or
air or US by
land. 2 goods transported;
cargo. 3 a
charge for transportation of goods. 4 the
hire of a
ship or
aircraft for transporting goods. 5 a
load or
burden. --v.tr. 1 transport (goods) as freight. 2 load
with freight. 3 hire or let
out (a ship) for the
carriage of goods
and passengers. øfreight ton see
TON(1). [MDu., MLG vrecht var. of vracht:
cf. FRAUGHT]