lastage (Meaning)
lastage (n.)
A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
A tax on wares sold by the last.
The lading of a ship; also, ballast.
Room for stowing goods, as in a ship.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lastage
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lastage Sentence Examples
- The ship's lastage was carefully calculated to ensure that it could safely navigate the treacherous waters.
- The captain was responsible for ensuring that the lastage of the ship was evenly distributed to prevent the vessel from capsizing.
- The dockworkers loaded the lastage onto the ship, making sure to balance the weight evenly throughout the hold.
- The weight of the lastage was carefully monitored to ensure that the ship did not sink too low in the water.
- The ship's lastage was adjusted according to the cargo it was carrying, ensuring that the vessel remained stable and seaworthy.
- The captain ordered the lastage to be shifted to the stern of the ship to improve its handling in rough seas.
- The ship's lastage was carefully measured and recorded in the ship's logbook, along with other important information about the vessel's cargo and condition.
- The port authorities inspected the ship's lastage to ensure that it complied with regulations and that the vessel was safe to sail.
- The captain was fined for exceeding the permitted lastage of the ship, putting the lives of the crew and passengers at risk.
- The lastage of the ship was reduced to allow for the loading of additional cargo, increasing the ship's profitability.
FAQs About the word lastage
A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will., A tax on wares sold by the last., The lading of a ship; also, ballast.,
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The ship's lastage was carefully calculated to ensure that it could safely navigate the treacherous waters.
The captain was responsible for ensuring that the lastage of the ship was evenly distributed to prevent the vessel from capsizing.
The dockworkers loaded the lastage onto the ship, making sure to balance the weight evenly throughout the hold.
The weight of the lastage was carefully monitored to ensure that the ship did not sink too low in the water.
