Superload

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A very heavy load.

    "For loads over 500,000 lb (superloads), any other vehicles may not pass under the structure the permit vehicle is crossing."

  2. 2
    a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic wordnet

Synonyms

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live loadlive load

Example

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"For loads over 500,000 lb (superloads), any other vehicles may not pass under the structure the permit vehicle is crossing."

Etymology

From super- + load.

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