transcription, транскрипция: [ freɪt ]
n. & v. --n. 1 the transport of goods in containers or by water or air or US by land. 2 goods transported; cargo. 3 a charge for transportation of goods. 4 the hire of a ship or aircraft for transporting goods. 5 a load or burden. --v.tr. 1 transport (goods) as freight. 2 load with freight. 3 hire or let out (a ship) for the carriage of goods and passengers. øfreight ton see TON(1). [MDu., MLG vrecht var. of vracht: cf. FRAUGHT]