(~s)
A ~ of people or goods is as many people or goods as a ship can carry.
...a ~ of refugees...
N-COUNT: usu N of n
(~s)
A ~ of people or goods is as many people or goods as a ship can carry.
...a ~ of refugees...
N-COUNT: usu N of n
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