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Meaning of "freighter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FREIGHTER

freighter  [ˈfreɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREIGHTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Freighter 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 FREIGHTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Freighter

Freighter is a term for a vehicle or person that transports cargo, supplies, or goods. The term freighter may refer to: ▪ A cargo ship ▪ A large motor vehicle used to transport goods, known as a truck in the US and a "lorry" in the UK ▪ The combination of a tractor unit with a semi-trailer, sometimes called a "semi" or "semi-truck" ▪ A cargo aircraft ▪ An unmanned resupply spacecraft ▪ A person or company engaged in the work of transporting freight...

Definition of freighter in the English dictionary

The definition of freighter in the dictionary is a ship or aircraft designed for transporting cargo. Other definition of freighter is a person concerned with the loading or chartering of a ship.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FREIGHTER


accelerator
ækˈsɛləˌreɪtə
administrator
ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə
collaborator
kəˈlæbəreɪtə
configurator
kənˈfɪɡəˌreɪtə
crater
ˈkreɪtə
curator
kjʊəˈreɪtə
decorator
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə
frater
ˈfreɪtə
generator
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə
Greater
ˈɡreɪtə
illustrator
ˈɪləstreɪtə
integrator
ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtə
moderator
ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə
narrator
nəˈreɪtə
operator
ˈɒpəˌreɪtə
rater
ˈreɪtə
refrigerator
rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtə
separator
ˈsɛpəˌreɪtə
traitor
ˈtreɪtə
vibrator
vaɪˈbreɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FREIGHTER

freight
freight agent
freight car
freight charges
freight depot
freight forwarder
freight insurance
freight note
freight plane
freight terminal
freight ton
freight train
freight yard
freightage
freighted
freightless
Freightliner
freity
Fremantle
fremd

WORDS THAT END LIKE FREIGHTER

all-nighter
cigarette lighter
daughter
fighter
firefighter
freedom fighter
gas lighter
granddaughter
great-granddaughter
highlighter
involuntary manslaughter
jet fighter
laughter
lighter
manslaughter
overnighter
prizefighter
Richter
righter
slaughter
stepdaughter

Synonyms and antonyms of freighter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «freighter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FREIGHTER

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

Translator English - Chinese

货轮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

buque de carga
570 millions of speakers

English

freighter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मालवाही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شحن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грузовой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cargueiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মালবাহী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cargo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengangkut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Frachter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

貨物船
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화물선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kargo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vận tải hàng hóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விமானத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मालवाहू जहाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şilep
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nave da carico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

frachtowiec
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вантажний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cargobot
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φορτηγό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrachtschip
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fraktfartyg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lastebåt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of freighter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREIGHTER»

The term «freighter» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.757 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FREIGHTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «freighter» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «freighter» 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 freighter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREIGHTER»

Discover the use of freighter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to freighter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Around the World by Freighter
Rather than Around the World by Freighter, this book should betitled Live, Laugh, and Learn at Sea. I love it! You may get seasick but you won't get bored.
Bob Hartley, 2004
2
Running Away to Sea: Round the World on a Tramp Freighter
At a turning point in his life, George Fetherling embarked on an adventure to sail round the world on one of the last of the tramp freighters.
George Fetherling, 2008
3
The Phantom Freighter
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Franklin W. Dixon, 1947
4
Hardy Boys 26: The Phantom Freighter
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Franklin W. Dixon, 1947
5
The Unofficial Guide to Cruises
Always call to confirm all information before making travel plans or reservations, and then deal with a freighter travel specialist who can keep you apprised of departure, embarkation time, and arrangements. FREIGHTERS: DEFINING THE  ...
Kay Showker, 2010
6
The Railway Freighter's Guide: Defining Mutual Liabilities ...
Defining Mutual Liabilities of Carriers and Freighters, and Explaining System of Rates, Accounts, Invoices, Checks, Booking, and Permits, and All Other Details Pertaining to Traffic Management ... J. S. Martin ...
J. S. Martin, 1865
7
99 Cent Adventure Time Stories Flaming Freighter
Flaming Freighter By STEVE FISHER Author of “Entombed in Hell,” “ AuthorizedMutiny,” etc. T T. Murder and Barratry Stalk the Decks ofthe “Roamer” in this Gripping Story ofthe Sea. BLOOD red sun dipped even with the horizon, dyeing the ...
Steve Fisher, 2014
8
Adventure, Horror, Mystery Classics Best Seller's for 99 ...
Green vermin hung up even with through the water, they seemedtosay something . 1 Steve Fisher Flaming Freighter Thrilling Adventures, October, 1934 The incessant, throbbing engines seemed out: “Running lights, Nelson.” repeating the  ...
Steve Fisher, 2014
9
Selling Cruises
Freighter travel is quite different from cruise travel. Freighters carry cargo, which is their most important item. Ports and itineraries are subject to change. Even the point of departure can change, even up to a few days before sailing. There are ...
Claudine Dervaes, 2003
10
Business in Great Waters: The U-Boat Wars 1916-1945
Empire Springbuck, freighter: and SC 42, sunk Sept. 1941, 376 Empress of Britain, liner (troopship): sunk Oct. 1940, 269–70 Ewart Ruthledge, transport: sunk Nov. 1942, 498 Garm, freighter: andSC42,sunk Sept.1941, 380 Gothland, freighter: ...
John Terraine, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREIGHTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term freighter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
FedEx Readies Large Boeing Freighter Order
With over three-and-a-half decades of uninterrupted serial production, the Boeing 767-300 dwindling logbook could see an extension with the ... «Airways News, Jul 15»
2
High Court upholds tribunal order in AI-GATI freighter service row
Gati had in May 2007 partnered with Air India for a dedicated freighter service, which was discontinued in March 2009 due to disputes. «Financial Express, Jul 15»
3
Freighter delivers wind turbine components to New Bedford port
NEW BEDFORD — The MV Thorco Svendborg, the first customer for the $113 million Marine Commerce Terminal, arrived in New Bedford ... «Fall River Herald News, Jul 15»
4
Cargolux adds extra UK freighter flight
Europe-based cargo airline Cargolux has added an extra UK freighter flight to tackle the supply chain chaos resulting from the strikes of French ... «Logistics News, Industry Analysis, Market Research Reports - Logistics Business Review, Jul 15»
5
Russian Progress Supply Freighter Docks at Space Station, Ending …
Russian Progress Supply Freighter Docks at Space Station, Ending String of International Launch Failures. by Ken Kremer on July 5, 2015. The ISS Progress ... «Universe Today, Jul 15»
6
Egyptian navy rescue passengers, crew of sinking freighter
CAIRO, July 5 (KUNA) -- The Egyptian Naval Force said Sunday they rescued the crew and passengers of a cargo ship as it was sinking some ... «Kuwait News Agency, Jul 15»
7
Scenes from a freighter: Reliving a memorable trip
This is what I'll remember most vividly from our week aboard a Great Lakes freighter: Watching Lake Superior sleep. I stood outside on a ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
8
Life on a Great Lakes freighter: Pay makes job worth it
Reporter Jim Schaefer and photographer Eric Seals sailed last week aboard the Paul R. Tregurtha, the longest ship on the Great Lakes. «Detroit Free Press, Jun 15»
9
Atlas Air adds to its fleet as confidence grows and freighter operators …
Atlas Air yesterday issued a fleet update, revealing that it is to acquire a new 747-8F in November, as well as bringing a 747-400BCF back into ... «The Loadstar, Jun 15»
10
Freighter docks at Waukegan Harbor for first time since 2012
The 634-foot Great Lakes freighter Buffalo arrived last week in Waukegan Harbor, which was closed to deep-draft shipping by sediment buildup ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»

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