Tonnage Meaning
/ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.
nounThe capacity of a ship's hold etc in units of 100 cubic feet.
Sentence Examples
Mary loved green eye shadow and she applied more than anyone in sheer tonnage.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ship's ____ is measured in metric tons and determines how much cargo it can carry.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The total ____ of the cargo ship was much larger than we expected, as it was carrying thousands of containers today.
Word Origin & History
From Old French tonnage. Equivalent to tonne + -age.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With her luxurious furnishings and spacious accommodation the Invicta, which is 350-ft. long and has a gross tonnage of 4,178, resembles a small liner."
— 1947 January and February, “Notes and News: New Southern Channel Steamer”, in Railway Magazine, page 49:
"DB Cargo is understood to be looking at the feasibility of re-gearing some of its Class 66s to allow them to haul the same tonnages as the Class 60s it has taken out of its fleet in the latter part of 2023."
— 2023 December 13, “Network News: GB Railfreight heads for biggest fleet”, in RAIL, number 998, page 18:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ship's ____ is measured in metric tons and determines how much cargo it can carry.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The total ____ of the cargo ship was much larger than we expected, as it was carrying thousands of containers today.