Definition

Noun: - The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo: A designated, enclosed area within the hull of a ship or the fuselage of an aircraft specifically designed and used for carrying goods, freight, or baggage.

Usage

The term "cargo hold" is used to specify the storage compartment itself. It is a compound noun where "cargo" describes the type of "hold." It is commonly used in the contexts of shipping, logistics, aviation, and transportation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The crew loaded the containers into the ship's cargo hold.
  • Inspectors checked the aircraft's cargo hold before takeoff for security reasons.
  • The valuable artifacts were transported in a climate-controlled cargo hold.

Advanced Usage

• "to secure the cargo hold": To fasten or lock the compartment to prevent movement or access to the cargo during transit.
  • The first officer's duty was to secure the cargo hold before the storm hit.

Variants and Related Words

• Hold (n): A more general term for a ship's storage compartment. "Cargo hold" is a specific type of hold.
• Cargo bay (n): A term often used synonymously, especially for aircraft or spacecraft.
• Freight hold (n): A less common variant with the same meaning.
• Storage hold (n): A more general term emphasizing the storage function.

Synonyms

• Storage compartment: A general term for any enclosed space used for storage.
• Freight compartment: Specifically denotes a space for freight.
• Cargo bay: Often used interchangeably, particularly in aviation.

Related Phrases

• Cargo hold access: Refers to the point of entry, like a door or hatch, to the cargo hold.
  • The cargo hold access was sealed shut.
• Cargo hold capacity: Refers to the volume or weight a cargo hold can accommodate.
  • The ship's cargo hold capacity is 5,000 cubic meters.

Noun

1. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo