Freight meaning in English

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Definition

the freight: the cargo, the goods, the shipment, the merchandise noun
Has the freight arrived yet? Is the merchandise here?
a freight train a train that carries merchandise

UK: Has the freight arrived yet?
US: Is that a passenger train, a freight train, or a choo-choo train?
Exercise 1
Mick talks to Bruno about "warehouses" in Taiwan and China.
A "warehouse" is a .
Mick talks to Bruno about "warehouses" in Taiwan and China.
A "warehouse" is a building for storing merchandise.
building for storing merchandise: A "warehouse" is a storage facility. Warehouses are used to store all kinds of things: merchandise, textiles, cars, drugs, guns just to name a few. The merchandise which Mick is concerned about is sent from Delavigne "warehouses" in Taiwan and China.
vehicle for transporting freight: A "warehouse" is not a type of vehicle, but a type of building or facility.
traditional Asian home made of bamboo: A "warehouse" is not actually a type of home.
manufacturing plant or facility: A "warehouse" is not a manufacturing plant, there is no fabrication or manufacturing done in a warehouse, it is just a storage space.
secret location: Do not confuse "ware" with the interrogative term "where?". A warehouse is not a secret location. But just in case, shhh! Don't tell anyone where the warehouse is!
Exercise 2
"The crates they're unloading are usually damaged"
The verb to unload shares a close meaning with:
"The crates they're unloading are usually damaged"
The verb to unload shares a close meaning with:
"To destroy" does not share a similar meaning with the verb "to unload", in this or any other context.
To "dock a ship" means to conduct a ship into a port or harbor. The expression does not share a similar meaning with the verb "to unload".
To "unload (an item)" is to remove it, usually from a truck, ship or plane.
"To package (an item) describes the act of wrapping it up and putting it into a package. The term does not share a similar meaning with the verb "to unload", in this or any other context. 'Freight" refers to cargo or merchandise.

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