tunnage (Meaning)
Wordnet
tunnage (n)
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
Webster
tunnage (n.)
See Tonnage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tunnage
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
tunnage Sentence Examples
- The ship's tunnage capacity was insufficient for the heavy cargo.
- The port authorities imposed a fee based on the tunnage of each vessel entering the harbor.
- The tanker's massive tunnage made it a formidable sight at sea.
- The shipping company increased its profits by optimizing the tunnage utilization of its vessels.
- The regulations imposed strict limits on the tunnage of hazardous materials allowed on passenger trains.
- The shipyard struggled to meet the deadline due to the vessel's vast tunnage.
- The fleet of cargo planes boasted exceptional tunnage capabilities, enabling the swift transport of bulky goods.
- The warehouse had reached its maximum tunnage capacity, requiring additional storage space.
- The construction of the new bridge required a substantial increase in the tunnage of steel used.
- The company's investment in a new mining facility promised a significant increase in its tunnage output.
FAQs About the word tunnage
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the shipSee Tonnage.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ship's tunnage capacity was insufficient for the heavy cargo.
The port authorities imposed a fee based on the tunnage of each vessel entering the harbor.
The tanker's massive tunnage made it a formidable sight at sea.
The shipping company increased its profits by optimizing the tunnage utilization of its vessels.
