tonnage
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/ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/
Definition of tonnage
6 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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(countable, uncountable)The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.
“With her luxurious furnishings and spacious accommodation the Invicta, which is 350-ft. long and has a gross tonnage of 4,178, resembles a small liner.”
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noun
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(countable, uncountable)The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.
“With her luxurious furnishings and spacious accommodation the Invicta, which is 350-ft. long and has a gross tonnage of 4,178, resembles a small liner.”
- (countable, uncountable)The capacity of a ship's hold etc in units of 100 cubic feet.
- (countable, uncountable)The number of tons of bombs dropped in a particular region over a particular period of time.
- (countable, uncountable)A charge made on each ton of cargo when landed etc.
- (countable, uncountable)The total shipping of a fleet or nation.
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(countable, uncountable)A weight in tons, especially of cargo or freight.
“DB Cargo is understood to be looking at the feasibility of re-gearing some of its Class 66s to allow them to haul the same tonnages as the Class 60s it has taken out of its fleet in the latter part of 2023.”
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Etymology
From Old French tonnage. Equivalent to tonne + -age.
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- NOT 3 pts
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