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Freight-Container

/freɪt kənˈteɪnər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A large standardized shipping container used for transporting goods.

    "The freight-container was loaded onto the cargo ship for international shipping."
  2. 2

    A container designed to be transported by various modes of transport, including ships, trucks, and trains.

    "The freight-container system has revolutionized global trade logistics."

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The term 'freight' originates from the Middle English 'freit', derived from the Old French 'freit', which means 'to load'. 'Container' comes from the Latin 'continere', meaning 'to hold together', evolving through Middle English to its current form. The combination reflects the modern shipping industry's need for standardized cargo transport.

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