tonnage

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a tax imposed on ships that enter the US

   Based on the tonnage of the ship.

2. 2
   noun

   The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.

   With her luxurious furnishings and spacious accommodation the Invicta, which is 350-ft. long and has a gross tonnage of 4,178, resembles a small liner.

3. 3
   noun

   A weight in tons, especially of cargo or freight.

   DB Cargo is understood to be looking at the feasibility of re-gearing some of its Class 66s to allow them to haul the same tonnages as the Class 60s it has taken out of its fleet in the latter part of 2023.

4. 4
   noun

   The capacity of a ship's hold etc in units of 100 cubic feet.

From Old French tonnage.

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