freighter

UK
/ˈfreɪtə/
US
/ˈfreɪtər/

Translations

freighternoun
freighters
pl
UK
/ˈfreɪtə/
US
/ˈfreɪtər/
The freighter was loaded with containers bound for Europe.
Le cargo était chargé de conteneurs à destination de l’Europe.
Additional translations
transporteurAu sens de personne ou d’entreprise qui transporte des marchandises.
Synonyms
cargo ship
freight ship
merchant vessel
transport vessel
cargo carrier
freighteradjective
UK
/ˈfreɪtə/
US
/ˈfreɪtər/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "freighter aircraft").
cargoS’emploie surtout pour un avion ou un vol.
The airline operates several freighter flights each night.
La compagnie aérienne exploite plusieurs vols cargo chaque nuit.

Definitions

freighternoun
A large ship or aircraft designed to carry goods in bulk.
The freighter was loaded with containers bound for Europe.
A person or company that transports goods.
The freighter ensured that the cargo reached its destination on time.
freighteradjective
Designed for or relating to the transportation of freight.
The airline operates several freighter flights each night.