Freightless

/ˈfreɪtləs/ adjective

Definition

Carrying no cargo or goods; unloaded, or traveling without freight charges or shipments.

Etymology

From 'freight' + the suffix '-less' (meaning without), creating an adjective that describes the absence of cargo or shipping charges.

Kelly Says

A freightless ship heading back to port is like a teacher grading papers without a pencil—it's the return journey that nobody charges for but everyone depends on to keep the cycle moving.

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