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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Transportation of Goods

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to transportation of goods such as "carry", "ship", and "load".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to overload

to load or burden something with a weight or quantity that exceeds its capacity

Ex: The airline crew carefully monitors and balances the cargo load in the airplane to avoid overloading it .
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to load up

to fill or place a significant amount of weight or quantity onto something

Ex: The workers are loading up the truck with supplies for the construction site .
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to lade
to lade
[Verb]

to load or put cargo on board a ship

Ex: Livestock carriers are equipped to lade animals safely .
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to haul
to haul
[Verb]

to transport goods or materials in a lorry or cart

Ex: Distributors haul products from warehouses to retail stores .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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to lug
to lug
[Verb]

to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Ex: The delivery personnel had to lug the oversized package to the customer 's doorstep .
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to bring along

to take someone or something to a place

Ex: Don't forget to bring your passport along for the trip.
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to bear
to bear
[Verb]

to move or transport a weight by providing physical support

Ex: The ancient statues were carefully borne by the museum staff to their new display locations .
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to support

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

Ex: The safety harness was securely fastened to support the rock climber as they ascended the steep cliff .
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to burden
to burden
[Verb]

to place a heavy load or weight on something or someone

Ex: The farmers had to burden the tractor with sacks of potatoes to transport to the storage facility .
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to shoulder

to carry or bear a heavy object by placing it over one's shoulder

Ex: Street vendors often shoulder trays of goods , offering a variety of items to passersby .
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to transfer

to make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another

Ex: The software developer had to transfer code snippets from one section of the program to another .
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to transplant

to uproot or relocate someone or something

Ex: The organization sought to enhance diversity by transplanting employees to international offices .
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to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .
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to transmit

to send or convey something from one person or place to another

Ex: With the click of a button , social media users can transmit messages , images , and videos to their followers .
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to convey
to convey
[Verb]

to move or transfer something from one location to another

Ex: The train system was established to convey commuters from suburban areas to the city center .
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to route
to route
[Verb]

to send or direct something along a specified course or path

Ex: The airline will route the flight over specific waypoints to ensure a safe and efficient journey .
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to ship
to ship
[Verb]

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

Ex: The automotive company ships finished cars to dealerships across different regions for sale.
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to ferry
to ferry
[Verb]

to transport or convey people, vehicles, or goods from one place to another

Ex: A helicopter is employed to ferry emergency medical supplies to remote areas .
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to truck
to truck
[Verb]

to transport or convey goods by truck or a similar vehicle

Ex: Local breweries often truck their craft beers to nearby pubs and restaurants .
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to rail
to rail
[Verb]

to transport or move items using a railway system

Ex: During the industrial revolution , coal was extensively railed to power factories .
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to wheel
to wheel
[Verb]

to move or push something on wheels

Ex: The maintenance team wheeled heavy equipment into the workshop for repairs .
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to cart
to cart
[Verb]

to convey or move goods using a wheeled vehicle

Ex: During the event setup, volunteers cart tables and chairs to the venue.
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to freight

to convey or transport cargo on a large scale

Ex: The courier service is capable of freighting packages of various sizes and shapes to distant locations .
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to airfreight

to transport goods or cargo by air, typically via aircraft

Ex: The automotive industry relies on airfreighting spare parts to minimize downtime in production .
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to load
to load
[Verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: Emily loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
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to unload
to unload
[Verb]

to empty a vehicle or container by taking out the cargo or contents

Ex: At the construction site , the construction crew unloaded the flatbed truck , readying materials for the day 's work .
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to shuttle

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

Ex: The water taxi shuttles tourists between different islands , offering a scenic transport option .
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