superload

/ˈsuːpəloʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a load that exceeds the normal or standard capacity of a vehicle, structure, or piece of equipment.

“The engineers carefully planned the transportation of the superload to prevent any potential damage to the road.”

2. verb

to load something beyond its normal capacity, especially to a point where it becomes unstable or unsafe.

“The workers had to superload the truck with extra cargo, which made it difficult to maneuver on the narrow streets.”

Synonyms

  • gross load
  • overload

Antonyms

  • underload