noun

freighter

freighter, cargo ship

The large freighter entered the port.

The large freighter entered the port.

An air freighter can carry tons of cargo.

An air freighter can carry tons of cargo.

a/the freighter a ship or aircraft that carries goods The freighter was loaded with containers.

Synonyms: cargo ship, cargo vessel

From 'freight' + the agent suffix '-er'. A 'freighter' is a thing that carries 'freight'.

A freight-er is a ship that carries freight. The '-er' ending often means 'a thing that does something'.

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