load (ləud) noun
1. something which is being carried. The lorry had to stop because its load had fallen off; She was carrying a load of groceries.
2. as much as can be carried at one time. two lorry-loads of earth.
3. a large amount. He talked a load of rubbish; We ate loads of ice-cream.
4. the power carried by an electric circuit. The wires were designed for a load of 15 amps.
verb
1. to take or put on what is to be carried (especially if heavy). They loaded the luggage into the car; The lorry was loading when they arrived.
2. to put ammunition into (a gun). He loaded the revolver and fired.
3. to put film into (a camera).
ˈloaded adjective
1. carrying a load. a loaded van.
2. (of a gun) containing ammunition. a loaded pistol.
3. (of a camera) containing film.