(engineering) The accumulation of loads that are directed toward a particular structural member.

(transitive, slang) To experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening.

(idiomatic) Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation. / (idiomatic) Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.

Of a mechanical device, containing a spring that holds a component in a particular position.

simple past tense and past participle of spring-load

(idiomatic, linguistics) Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond its ordinary definition.

(finance) A mutual fund that charges no sales load.

(finance) A mutual fund that charges sales load.

The anticipated amount of wildfire control necessary in a given period and region, based on the number of current fires, the probable number of new fires, and their anticipated intensity.

An area of a street or a parking lot designated for the loading or unloading of passengers, baggage or freight, or short-term parking for that purpose.