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countable and uncountable, plural tonnages
The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces. quotations examples
With her luxurious furnishings and spacious accommodation the Invicta, which is 350-ft. long and has a gross tonnage of 4,178, resembles a small liner.
1947 January and February, “Notes and News: New Southern Channel Steamer”, in Railway Magazine, page 49
The capacity of a ship's hold etc in units of 100 cubic feet. examples
The number of tons of bombs dropped in a particular region over a particular period of time. examples
A charge made on each ton of cargo when landed etc. examples
The total shipping of a fleet or nation. examples