English noun: payload | |||
1. | payload (artifact) the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents | ||
Synonyms | load, warhead | ||
Broader (hypernym) | explosive | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | atomic warhead, nuclear warhead, nuke, thermonuclear warhead | ||
Part meronym | guided missile | ||
2. | payload (artifact) goods carried by a large vehicle | ||
Synonyms | cargo, consignment, freight, lading, load, loading, shipment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | merchandise, product, ware | ||