Phrase guide

cargo liner

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A cargo ship in liner service which carries a small number of passengers, typically limited to 12 to avoid the requirement for the ship to carry a doctor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: liner, ship, vessel

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noun

Meaning 2

A lining for an aircraft's cargo hold; a lining for automotive interior wayback spaces or boots (trunks).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, automotive, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, transport, vehicles

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Broader terms: liner, lining

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noun

Meaning 3

a liner that carries cargo

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: liner, ocean liner

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