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The sensors have many potential practical uses - in Government buildings, train carriages, cargo containers, on a soldier's lapel - and are a thousand times cheaper than current sensors that are used for the same purpose.
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Meaning of "cargo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CARGO

From Spanish: from cargar to load, from Late Latin carricāre to load a vehicle, from carruscar.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CARGO

cargo  [ˈkɑːɡəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CARGO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cargo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CARGO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cargo

Cargo

Cargo is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship or aircraft, although the term is now extended to intermodal train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most long-haul cargo transport. In case of cold chain goods, specially those with limited shelf life, since they are always in transit, such goods are colloquially also referred to as cargo even when in storage such as cool stores, perishable cargo storing centres or other temperature controlled storage structures.

Definition of cargo in the English dictionary

The definition of cargo in the dictionary is goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; freight. Other definition of cargo is any load.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CARGO


amigo
æˈmiːɡəʊ
Argo
ˈɑːɡəʊ
argot
ˈɑːɡəʊ
asiago
ˌæzɪˈɑːɡəʊ
botargo
bəˈtɑːɡəʊ
cagot
ˈkɑːɡəʊ
Chicago
ʃɪˈkɑːɡəʊ
embargo
ɛmˈbɑːɡəʊ
Fargo
ˈfɑːɡəʊ
farrago
fəˈrɑːɡəʊ
galago
ɡəˈlɑːɡəʊ
kago
ˈkɑːɡəʊ
largo
ˈlɑːɡəʊ
Otago
ɒˈtɑːɡəʊ
pargo
ˈpɑːɡəʊ
preembargo
ˌpriːɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ
Santiago
ˌsæntɪˈɑːɡəʊ
supercargo
ˌsuːpəˈkɑːɡəʊ
virago
vɪˈrɑːɡəʊ
vorago
vəˈrɑːɡəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CARGO

caretaker manager
caretaking
Carew
careworn
carex
Carey
Carey Street
carfare
carfax
carfuffle
carful
cargo boat
cargo cult
cargo pants
cargo plane
cargo ship
cargo trousers
cargoose
carhop
carhopping

WORDS THAT END LIKE CARGO

air cargo
albergo
borgo
bulk cargo
deck cargo
economic embargo
ergo
forgo
oil embargo
overgo
sorgo
trade embargo
undergo
Virgo

Synonyms and antonyms of cargo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CARGO»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cargo» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cargo

Translation of «cargo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CARGO

Find out the translation of cargo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cargo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cargo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

货物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cargamento
570 millions of speakers

English

cargo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कार्गो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حُمُولة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

груз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

carga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাহাজী মাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cargaison
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kargo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fracht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

貨物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cargo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hàng hóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சரக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्गो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kargo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

carico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ładunek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вантаж
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încărcătură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φορτίο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

last
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

last
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cargo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CARGO»

The term «cargo» is very widely used and occupies the 4.603 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CARGO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cargo» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cargo» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cargo

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10 QUOTES WITH «CARGO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cargo.
1
Robert Brady
Mr. Speaker, Delaware River's regional ports handle approximately 58 million tons of cargo yearly.
2
Anne Campbell
The sensors have many potential practical uses - in Government buildings, train carriages, cargo containers, on a soldier's lapel - and are a thousand times cheaper than current sensors that are used for the same purpose.
3
Louis R. Chenevert
We produce motor drive electronics; we produce cargo systems for large narrow-body and wide-body airplanes and, more importantly, the emergency escape chute that goes on these planes.
4
Mike Fitzpatrick
Although Customs and Border Protection analyzes cargo and other information to target specific shipments for closer inspection, it still physically inspects only a small fraction of the containers under its purview.
5
George Grey
The Slave Trade, though nominally abolished, is actively pursued here, eighty-three slaves having been landed just before my arrival, and another cargo during my stay.
6
Umberto Guidoni
At that point, there will be the handover between the shuttle arm and the station arm so that the shuttle arm will take the cradle and put it into the cargo bay.
7
Janice Hahn
I think a loaded weapon aboard an airplane, whether it's in the cargo section or in your overhead baggage, is a security issue.
8
Janice Hahn
A lot of people don't understand how cargo coming into our ports matters, not just to Southern California but to every single congressional district. I want to educate on that issue.
9
Juanes
I always travel with my guitar. I take it myself - with me in my hand. I don't like to send it by cargo because it's dangerous. There is no way I would do that.
10
Nick Lampson
I will continue to push for doubling the strength of the U.S. Border Patrol, and to make sure that every cargo container that enters this nation is screened for radiation and potential weapons of mass destruction.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CARGO»

Discover the use of cargo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cargo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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White Cargo: The Forgotten History of Britain's White Slaves ...
This is a saga of exploitation and cruelty spanning 170 years that has been submerged under the overwhelming memory of black slavery. White Cargo brings the brutal, uncomfortable story to the surface.
Don Jordan, Michael Walsh, 2011
2
Cargo Work
Previously published as Kemp & Young's Cargo Work, this new edition has been fully revised and expanded to comprehensively reflect unit load containerised systems that are now used in the majority of cargo shipping, while retaining the ...
David House, 2006
3
Cargo Work for Maritime Operations
This is an essential reference for merchant seamen internationally.
‎2005
4
Human Cargo
Human Cargo is a remarkable oral testament.Caroline Moorehead has visited war zones, camps and prisons from Guinea and Afghanistan to Texas and Italy.
Caroline Moorehead, 2009
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White Cargo
From the glittering beaches of the Caribbean to a final harrowing showdown in the Amazonian rain forest comes a breakneck tale of danger, intrigue, and depravity.
Stuart Woods, 2012
6
Moving Boxes by Air: The Economics of International Air Cargo
Featuring expert analysis and worked examples to enhance understanding, Moving Boxes by Air offers a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the business and practices of air cargo, with a chapter dedicated to each key issue, such as: current ...
Dr Peter S Morrell, 2012
7
Super Cargo Ships
This colorful book examines the vast dimensions and varied duties of the giant vessels that ply the oceans today, moving payloads like oil, natural gas, automobiles, water, and livestock from continent to continent.
Christopher Batio, 2001
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4th Party Cyber Logistics for Air Cargo
This book introduces the many aspects of planning and control of air cargo logistics processes in an e-Business environment. The authors approach this subject matter from the perspective of the logistics service providers.
Sung-Chi Chu, Lawrence C. Leung, Waiman Cheung, 2004
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Cargo Theft, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain Security
Providing you with cutting-edge techniques so you can prevent losses, this book will help you ensure that your cargo is secure at every stage along the supply chain. • Outlines steps you can take to identify the weakest links in the ...
Dan Burges, 2012
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Final Cargo
How final will its cargo prove to be? Final Cargo is a moving, and sometimes disturbing play about subterfuge and intrigue on the high seas. Superscripts are tried and tested plays that will appeal to 11 - 16 year olds.
Noel Greig, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CARGO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cargo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Air Logistics wins Brussels Airlines Cargo global tender as it eyes …
Brussels Airlines Cargo has appointed Air Logistics Group as its new global GSSA, in a bid to get closer to its customers, the airline said this ... «The Loadstar, Jul 15»
2
Dumper drivers' stir affects handling of cargo at Paradip
Indefinite strike by dumper drivers and helpers has severely affected the cargo loading and unloading work at Paradip port since last two days. «Business Standard, Jul 15»
3
Tokyo's cargo traffic down in March
Tokyo port's cargo traffic declined 3.6% year on year (y/y) in March to 7.355 million tonnes because of a sharp drop in imports from foreign ... «IHS Maritime 360, Jul 15»
4
Carib-South cargo line opens at Stewart International Airport
Carib-South Airways announced its presence today as a cargo-only service that specializes in trade between here and Caribbean nations. «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
5
37 Rescued from Sinking Cargo Ship
Thirty-seven people were rescued from a Ro-Ro cargo ship in the Red Sea enroute to Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The 3,133 dwt Taba issued a ... «The Maritime Executive, Jul 15»
6
Turkish plane makes emergency landing at Delhi airport after bomb …
"The pilot was informed of a message written with lipstick on the mirror of one of the plane's washrooms that there was a bomb in the cargo hold ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
7
UPS testing electric cargo bike
UPS has announced that it is currently testing an “electrically supported” cargo bike for the delivery and pickup of packages in downtown Basel, ... «Post and Parcel, Jul 15»
8
New Bedford marine terminal welcomes first cargo ship
“We're going to be able to accelerate the growth of cargo generally. And position ourselves to become the epicenter of the offshore wind ... «WPRI 12 Eyewitness News, Jul 15»
9
Tanker carrying 'non-hazardous cargo' catches fire on State Road …
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) – A tanker carrying non-hazardous cargo caught fire Tuesday morning in the southbound lanes of State ... «WTHITV.com, Jul 15»
10
Cargo ship runs aground off La Gi, Vietnam
A Vietnam-flagged cargo ship laden with 3,000 tonnes of rice has run aground off La Gi, Vietnam. Hai Truong 36 with IMO registration number ... «IHS Maritime 360, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cargo [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cargo>. May 2024 ».
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