live load

/lɪv loʊd/
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Other forms: live loads

Definitions of live load
  1. noun
    a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic
    synonyms: superload
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    type of:
    burden, load, loading
    weight to be borne or conveyed
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