Definitions

1. verb

to move or go up an inclined plane by pushing with the hands

“The farmer ergated the heavy load up the hill.”

2. noun

an inclined plane, especially one that is used for loading or unloading goods

“The dockworker loaded the crate onto the ergate for transport.”

3. verb

to load or unload goods from a vehicle or onto an ergate

“The delivery crew will ergate the packages onto the truck.”