Definition of Tonnage
Tonnage
Ton·nage
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A unit of measurement for the capacity of a ship or the weight of cargo.
e.g. The freighter's tonnage was exceeded, resulting in safety concerns.
(noun)
an extremely large weight or amount of something, typically expressed in tons;
e.g. This ship is transporting a tonnage of steel across the ocean.
(noun)
the volume of the contents of a ship, expressed in units of 100 cubic feet, or the displacement of the ship;
e.g. This ship can carry a massive tonnage of goods;
(noun)
the duty that is charged or placed on the import of a particular good, especially those carried on a ship;
e.g. The goods on this ship have a high tonnage, so they must be treated with care.
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