(historical) The hitching of additional livestock to a scraper to assist the team pulling it.

(military) The loading of troops and equipment so as to make the maximal use of the available space, without regard to tactical considerations such as speed and convenience of unloading.

(military) The loading of troops and equipment in a way that facilitates their tactical operations, rather than merely making the maximal use of the available space.

The weight placed on the towbar of a vehicle by a fully laden trailer, caravan, etc.

plural of ball load

(rail transport, UK, dated) A platform, often with a ramp at one or both ends, provided in a railway goods yard for the purpose of loading and unloading goods wagons.

plural of loading bank

(transport) The maximum number of passengers that can physically fit within a transit vehicle without requiring severe contortions by said passengers.

plural of crush load

(military) Synonym of tactical loading