railage

/ˈreɪɪdʒ/ or /ˈreɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of loading or unloading goods from a railway wagon or railway truck

“The railage of the shipment was faster than expected.”

2. noun

the cost or charge for loading or unloading goods from a railway wagon or railway truck

“The railage fees were too high for the small business to afford.”

Synonyms

  • freightage
  • loading
  • unloading

Antonyms

  • unload
  • unloadage