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dunnage


dun·nage

noun \ˈdə-nij\

Definition of DUNNAGE

1
: loose materials used to support and protect cargo in a ship's hold; also : padding in a shipping container
2

Origin of DUNNAGE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Transportation Terms

camber, corduroy, demurrage, milestone

Rhymes with DUNNAGE

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