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.
Phrases and idioms:
freight ton see TON(1).
Etymology: MDu., MLG vrecht var. of vracht: cf. FRAUGHT