Wagonload

usgb/ˈwæɡənləʊd/
noun

The amount of stuff that can fit in a wagon.

The farmhands unloaded a wagonload of hay.
Visual representation of "wagonload" - The amount of stuff that can fit in a wagon

Often appears as...

  • wagonload of hay
  • wagonload of goods
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Literal Meaning

Refers specifically to the capacity of an actual wagon used typically for agricultural or transportation purposes.

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The old mill requires a wagonload of grain to operate for a day.
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Historical Use

In the past, 'wagonload' described essential transport in farming and trade, providing a sense of scale.

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A wagonload was the primary measure for trade in the marketplace.
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Material Quantities

Often used to discuss large quantities of tangible materials, especially in construction or agriculture.

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The construction site received a wagonload of bricks for the new building.
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