front load


Origin of front load

1
First recorded in 1975–80

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Other definitions for front-load (2 of 2)

front-load
[ adjective fruhnt-lohd; verb fruhnt-lohd ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to load or fill from the front: Many washing machines are front-loaded.

  2. to put in from the front; insert: Mounting the washer on a platform makes front-loading the clothes easier.

  1. to make (fees, costs, commissions, etc.) applicable at the beginning of a contract, designated period, or the like: The striking teachers prefer to front-load their fringe benefits.: Compare back-load.

  2. to concentrate something at the beginning of a process, period, etc.: I foolishly front-loaded all my heaviest courses in the first semester.The author front-loads the book with a series of fascinating anecdotes.

adjective
  1. Also front-loaded. front-loading.

Origin of front-load

2
First recorded in 1975–80

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How to use front load in a sentence

  • Each team pulled approximately equal weights; the front load being divided between two sledges.

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