Meaning of the word dunnage in English
What does dunnage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dunnage
US /ˈdʌnɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdʌnɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
loose material used to protect a ship's cargo from damage during transport
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The crew used old tires and wooden planks as dunnage to secure the fragile cargo.
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Proper dunnage is essential to prevent shifting and damage during ocean voyages.
2.
personal belongings or baggage
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After a long journey, we finally unloaded all our dunnage from the car.
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He packed his small bag with essential dunnage for the weekend trip.