load — a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried

a delivery worker struggles to lift a large wooden crate marked with handling symbols while sweat drops appear on his forehead. His arms strain under the weight as he carefully balances the heavy box against his chest. The wooden crate is packed with visible items bulging slightly at the edges, showing how much weight is inside. Another worker nearby points toward the waiting delivery truck where several similar heavy boxes are already stacked. The dock supervisor watches carefully to ensure the heavy cargo doesn't get dropped during transport. a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried