"backload" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backloads [plural]
Etymology: back + load Etymology templates: {{compound|en|back|load}} back + load Head templates: {{en-noun}} backload (plural backloads)
  1. A load carried on the return journey of a delivery vehicle. Synonyms: back load Related terms: backloading [noun]
    Sense id: en-backload-en-noun-1Z3~N3h3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 26 3 4 29

Verb

Forms: backloads [present, singular, third-person], backloading [participle, present], backloaded [participle, past], backloaded [past]
Etymology: back + load Etymology templates: {{compound|en|back|load}} back + load Head templates: {{en-verb}} backload (third-person singular simple present backloads, present participle backloading, simple past and past participle backloaded)
  1. To load toward the back, or towards the end of a period.
    Sense id: en-backload-en-verb-fivIp587
  2. (transport) To load (cargo, shipment, etc.) after unloading has been completed. Categories (topical): Transport
    Sense id: en-backload-en-verb-mAv3tLpZ Topics: transport
  3. (transitive, military) To transport further toward the rear of the theater of war. Tags: transitive Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-backload-en-verb-pXZEOY-S Topics: government, military, politics, war
  4. To fill a syringe with solution from the plunger end of the barrel.
    Sense id: en-backload-en-verb-bVAuer1O

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