Load
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put a load on (something). To fill (a firearm or artillery) with munition. To insert (an item or items) into an apparatus so as to ready it for operation, such as a reel of film into a camera, sheets of paper into a printer etc. (computing) To read (data or a program) from a storage medium into computer memory. (computing) To transfer from a storage medium into computer memory. To fill the bases with runners To tamper with so as to produce a biased outcome. Often used figuratively, to indicate the gaining of an advantage. To ask or adapt a question so that it will be more likely to be answered in a certain way.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A burden; a weight to be carried. A worry or concern to be endured, especially in the phrase a load off one's mind. A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time. (colloquial) A large number or amount. The volume of work required to be performed. The force exerted on a structural component such as a beam, girder, cable etc. The electrical current or power delivered by a device. Any component that draws current or power from an electrical circuit. A unit of measure, often equivalent to the capacity of a waggon, but later becoming more specific measures of weight. A very small explosive inserted as a gag into a cigarette or cigar. A slang term for semen.
Example sentence: I applaud anyone who wants to take on the load that comes with being President of the United States. You really have to love your country to place yourself in that position.
Loading
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The action of the verb to load.A load, especially in the engineering and electrical engineering senses of force exerted, or electrical current or power supplied.