English noun: freightage | |||
1. | freightage (possession) the charge for transporting something by common carrier | ||
Samples | We pay the freight. The freight rate is usually cheaper. | ||
Synonyms | freight, freight rate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | charge per unit, rate | ||
2. | freightage (act) transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates | ||
Synonyms | freight | ||
Broader (hypernym) | shipping, transport, transportation | ||