a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried

in addition to their own food, they must carry a load of up to eighty pounds

a weight or source of pressure borne by someone or something

the increased load on the heart caused by a raised arterial pressure

the arch has hollow spandrels to lighten the load on the foundations

a lot of (often used to express disapproval or dislike of something)

she was talking a load of rubbish

the amount of power supplied by a source; the resistance of moving parts to be overcome by a motor

if the wire in the fuse is too thin to accept the load it will melt

fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something

they go to Calais to load up their vans with cheap beer

make (someone or something) carry or hold a large or excessive quantity of heavy things

Elaine was loaded down with bags full of shopping

charge (a firearm) with ammunition

he began to load the gun

add an extra charge to (an insurance premium) to take account of a factor that increases the risk