cargo
/ˈkɑːɡəʊ/
Meanings
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noun
Goods or merchandise carried by a ship, truck, or plane.
- "The cargo ship was carrying electronics and textiles."
- "The cargo plane was delayed due to bad weather."
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noun
A load or burden.
- "The cargo of rocks was too heavy for the mule."
- "The cargo of firewood kept the cabin warm."
Pronunciation
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/ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with cargocarriage , harbor , marjoram , sorrow
Variants
List of all variants of cargo that leads to same resultcargo , cargoes , cargos , cargo cult , cargo cults , cargo pants , cargo pocket , cargo pockets
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French carregier, from carreg, cargo, load.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'cargo cult' refers to religious movements in the Pacific Islands that believed that the arrival of cargo (goods) was due to magical or supernatural means.
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The largest cargo ship ever built is the MV Emma Maersk, with a capacity of 152,000 deadweight tons.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
maritime transport: The transport of goods by sea using ships.
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logistics: The planning, implementation, and control of the movement and storage of goods, often between the point of origin and the point of consumption.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Cargo plays a significant role in various aspects of human civilization, from trade and commerce to exploration and colonization. In literature, cargo is often used as a metaphor for wealth, prosperity, or burden.
How to Memorize "cargo"
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visualize
- Imagine a large ship carrying containers full of various goods.
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associate
- Associate the word with a ship or truck carrying goods.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'C' in cargo stands for 'Container' or 'Carried'.
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