freighter † DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1 n.
a person engaged in the transporting of goods, especially in the North and, formerly, in the West.
2 — Nfld
a passenger or crew member on a coastal vessel.
3
a large dog-sled used in the North for transporting supplies.
4 †
a heavy wagon for carrying goods.
5
a large canoe (from 20 to 30 feet long), used for transporting goods, especially in the North.
See also: freight canoe