cargo door

Thân thiện

The crew opens the cargo door to unload the crates.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A door used for loading or unloading cargo: A physical opening or closure on a vehicle or structure, specifically designed to allow goods (cargo) to be put in or taken out.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ground crew opened the aircraft's cargo door to begin unloading.
  • Ensure the cargo door is securely latched before departure.
  • The truck's rear cargo door was wide enough for the large crate.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Specification: In aviation and shipping, a "cargo door" often refers to a specific, reinforced door with particular mechanisms (like an upward-hinging "clamshell" door or a ramp) to facilitate efficient handling of freight.
  • The freighter is equipped with a main deck cargo door measuring 140 by 102 inches.

Variants and Related Words

• Cargo hatch: An opening, often on a ship or spacecraft, used for a similar purpose.
• Loading door / Unloading door: More general terms that specify the door's function.
• Freight door: A synonym, especially in the context of trucks and trains.

Synonyms

• Freight door
• Loading door

Related Phrases

• Cargo door actuator: The mechanical device that opens and closes the door.
• Cargo door seal: The gasket or material that ensures the door is airtight or watertight.

Học thuật

Noun

1. door used to load or unload cargo