Bunkload

/ˈbʌŋkˌloʊd/ noun

Definition

A full load of fuel or supplies stored in a bunker or bunk; the capacity of a bunker.

Etymology

Compound of 'bunk' and 'load,' following the pattern of words like 'carload' or 'truckload' to describe quantities that fill a specific container.

Kelly Says

Understanding bunkload capacity was critical maritime knowledge—it determined how far ships could travel and what routes were possible in ocean commerce.

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