cartage

[ kahr-tij ]

noun

1. the act or cost of carting.

cartage

/ ˈkɑːtɪdʒ /

noun

1. the process or cost of carting

Word History and Origins

Origin of cartage¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; cart, -age

Example Sentences

If your business requires serious cartage or towing, only a heavy-duty pickup will fit the bill.

From Washington Times

Next I find Melissa to get a report on the cartage so far.

From Literature

As most of the relief comes by train there is no cartage or expense attached, and this besides being very convenient is wholly inexpensive.

From Project Gutenberg

Then there were chains, stakes, laborers, and cartage; and the whole cost for burning all three, was one pound, sixteen shillings, and six pence!

From Project Gutenberg

Then the automobile drove up to the steps and was soon followed by a heavy rumbling auto-truck that was used for heavy cartage at Mr. Vernon’s factory.

From Project Gutenberg

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