ladening
/ˈleɪdənɪŋ/
VERB
1. Loading or placing a load on something
The act of loading, filling, or placing a burden or quantity of goods onto something.
1.1. Loading vehicles, vessels, or containers
Describes the action of placing cargo, goods, materials, or supplies onto a vehicle, ship, or container.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unloading
- discharging
- unlading
- emptying
Examples
- The crew was ladening the ship with supplies for its voyage.
- Workers spent the morning ladening the trucks with construction materials.
- The process of ladening the cargo vessel took several hours.
Related Words
- cargo
- freight
- shipment
- load
- transportation
1.2. Imposing a burden or weight
Describes the action of placing a physical or figurative burden, weight, or responsibility on someone or something.
Synonyms
- burdening
- encumbering
- weighting
- saddling
- overloading
Antonyms
- unburdening
- relieving
- lightening
- disencumbering
Examples
- The additional equipment was ladening the vehicle beyond its capacity.
- The new regulations were ladening the company with extra obligations.
Related Words
- burden
- responsibility
- obligation
- weight
- strain
VERB
2. Removing liquid with a ladle
The action of drawing, scooping, or removing liquid from a container using a ladle or similar implement.
2.1. Scooping or removing liquid
Describes the action of removing liquid from a container or vessel by dipping and scooping it out.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- filling
- replenishing
Examples
- He was ladening water from the boat to prevent it from sinking.
- The workers continued ladening the water out of the flooded container.