freighter

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Noun freighter has 1 sense

bottom, freighter, merchantman, merchant ship - a cargo ship; "they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms"
--₁ is a kind of cargo ship, cargo vessel

Derived forms: verb freight₁, verb freight₂

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Freighter

Noun

1. A large ship or aircraft used for carrying cargo or freight.

Example: The freighter sailed through rough seas, carrying tons of goods from China to the United States.

Noun

2. A person or company that transports goods for commercial purposes.

Example: The freighter picked up the shipment of electronics from the warehouse and delivered it to the retailer.

Adjective

1. Relating to the transportation of cargo by ship or aircraft.

Example: The freighter industry plays a significant role in global trade.