Trainload

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The amount that can be transported by a train.

    "On February 14, Mr. S. F. Sanders observed two trainloads of football supporters from Bolton which were conveyed to Luton by Nos. 45710, Irresistible, and 45712, Victory, respectively."

  2. 2
    quantity that can be carried by a train wordnet
  3. 3
    A large amount. broadly

    "You just bought yourself a trainload of trouble. I think you're now in over your head."

Synonyms

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abundancearseloadassloadbellyloadboatloadbrimful

Example

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"On February 14, Mr. S. F. Sanders observed two trainloads of football supporters from Bolton which were conveyed to Luton by Nos. 45710, Irresistible, and 45712, Victory, respectively."

Etymology

From train + load.

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