nounπShareA load."The delivery truck carried a lade of fresh produce to the market. "amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment)."The workers used a crane to lade the ship with containers full of goods. "nauticalbusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weigh down, oppress, or burden."The constant criticism from her boss began to lade her with self-doubt. "sufferingmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a ladle or dipper to remove something (generally water)."to lade water out of a tub, or into a cistern"utensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transfer (molten glass) from the pot to the forming table, in making plate glass."The glassworkers carefully lade the molten glass from the furnace onto the table, ready to be shaped into a large, flat sheet. "materialindustrytechnicalprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo admit water by leakage."The old rowboat began to lade water through a crack in its hull, forcing us to paddle quickly back to shore. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mouth of a river."The small fishing boat bobbed gently near the river's lade, waiting to head out to sea. "geographynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage for water; a ditch or drain."After the heavy rain, the farmer checked the lade to ensure the water was draining away from the field properly. "utilityenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWater pumped into and out of mills, especially woolen mills."The woolen mill's productivity depended on the consistent flow of the lade, which powered the machinery. "utilityindustrymachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
