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crush load

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The maximum number of passengers that can physically fit within a transit vehicle without requiring severe contortions by said passengers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: transport

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noun

Meaning 2

The maximum number of passengers that can physically fit within a transit vehicle without requiring severe contortions by said passengers.

A situation in which one or more transit vehicles are carrying the maximum number of passengers that they can physically accommodate without requiring severe contortion of passengers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: transport

Examples

  • The frequent occurrence of crush loads is indicative of a severely overloaded system requiring immediate improvements to increase its passenger capacity.

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