shiprade

/ˈʃɪprɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for the weight of silk in the textile industry, equivalent to 300 pounds or 136 kilograms.

“The merchant calculated the cost of the shipment based on the shiprade of the silk.”

2. verb

To trade or exchange goods, especially silk, in large quantities.

“The merchant shiptaded with the textile factory to get a better deal on the silk.”

Synonyms

  • silk trade
  • textile exchange

Antonyms

  • silk shortage
  • textile scarcity