general cargo
general cargo noun: goods that are stowed in a ship in individually counted units and recorded on different bills of lading, and distinct from bulk cargo or cargo in containers; now largely superseded by containerisation of goods.
Noun
general cargo (countable and uncountable, plural general cargoes or general cargos)
- Goods that are stowed in a ship in individually counted units and recorded on different bills of lading, and distinct from bulk cargo or cargo in containers; now largely superseded by containerisation of goods.
- So far as general cargo is concerned, the quay equipment has to be decided in the light of the kind of cargo to be dealt with. […] Almost all modern cranes are electrically operated and a quick-acting type of 30 cwt. capacity is suitable for general cargo, but not powerful enough to operate grabs...1945 January and February, T. F. Cameron, “Dock Working”, in Railway Magazine, page 11
Forms of general cargo
| plural | general cargoes |
|---|---|
| plural | general cargos |
Questions about general cargo
- What does general cargo mean?
- General cargo means goods that are stowed in a ship in individually counted units and recorded on different bills of lading, and distinct from bulk cargo or cargo in containers; now largely superseded by containerisation of goods.
- What part of speech is general cargo?
- General cargo is a noun.
- What is the plural of general cargo?
- The plural of general cargo is general cargoes.
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