cargo
Translation
goods, freight, load
Examples
The ship was carrying a cargo of timber.
The ship was carrying a cargo of timber.
The plane's cargo hold was completely full.
The plane's cargo hold was completely full.
Grammar Patterns
a cargo of ((sth.)) a load of (sth.) The ship was carrying a cargo of timber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freight, shipment, load, goods
Etymology
From Spanish 'cargo' meaning 'a load', from 'cargar' meaning 'to load'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'car' that 'go'es, filled with goods to be transported.