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overfreight

/ˌoʊvərˈfraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does overfreight mean?

noun

Excess weight or cargo carried on a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft, beyond its designed capacity.

Example

"The ship was in danger of capsizing due to the overfreight, which had been loaded without proper authorization."

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