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loach (2)
load
load area
load factor
load fund
load line
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load shedding
loadbearing
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loaded concrete
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loadbearing

load·bear·ing [ lṓd bèrring ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
supporting a weight: supporting the gravitational force exerted on a structure or part of one
a loadbearing wall

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