dead load

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ded lohd]
- /dɛd loʊd/
- /ded ləʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded lohd]
- /dɛd loʊd/

Definitions of dead load words

noun dead load the intrinsic invariable weight of a structure, such as a bridge. It may also include any permanent loads attached to the structure 3
noun dead load the uniform, constant pressure or weight inherent in any structure 3
noun dead load anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons. 1
noun dead load the quantity that can be or usually is carried at one time, as in a cart. 1
noun dead load this quantity taken as a unit of measure or weight or a discrete quantity (usually used in combination): carload; wagonload. 1
noun dead load the quantity borne or sustained by something; burden: a tree weighed down by its load of fruit. 1

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Origin of dead load

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Dead load

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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exclamation

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dead load popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dead load usage trend in Literature

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