(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

plural of functional load

The targetted exposure of a technical or natural implement or organ to stimuli or other straining it is supposed to bear. / The frequency by which an opposition occurs or becomes relevant in a language.