dunnage (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌnɪdʒ/
Definition
Loose materials, such as wood or matting, used to protect and secure cargo during shipping or storage. Dunnage is often used to fill empty spaces, prevent movement, and absorb shocks.
Examples
The shipping company provided extra dunnage to ensure the fragile goods arrived safely.
The warehouse worker carefully placed dunnage around the machinery to prevent damage during transport.
The sailor checked the dunnage in the hold to make sure it was properly secured for the rough seas ahead.
How to Use dunnage
- use dunnage to secure (verb phrase)
- to use materials to protect and secure cargo — "The crew used dunnage to secure the cargo for the long voyage."
- dunnage material (noun phrase)
- the materials used to protect and secure cargo — "The shipping company provided extra dunnage material to ensure the fragile goods arrived safely."
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