Clues for the word "LOAD"

We've had 225 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 628 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on May 25, 2026.

Definition of load

v. - A burden; that which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance; that which is borne or sustained; a weight; as, a heavy load.
v. - The quantity which can be carried or drawn in some specified way; the contents of a cart, barrow, or vessel; that which will constitute a cargo; lading.
v. - That which burdens, oppresses, or grieves the mind or spirits; as, a load of care.
v. - A particular measure for certain articles, being as much as may be carried at one time by the conveyance commonly used for the article measured; as, a load of wood; a load of hay; specifically, five quarters.
v. - The charge of a firearm; as, a load of powder.
v. - Weight or violence of blows.
v. - The work done by a steam engine or other prime mover when working.
v. t. - To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon.
v. t. - To adulterate or drug; as, to load wine.
v. t. - To magnetize.