(idiomatic) Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation. / (idiomatic) Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.

(hydrology) the large particles of sediment that are carried along the bottom of a stream

(slang) Not mentally sound; insane. / (idiomatic) Stupid.

(chiefly construction and civil engineering) Able to support a load. / (figuratively) Of a physical, digital, procedural etc. component, necessary to the integrity of the system of which it forms a part.

The carrying of loads.

simple past tense and past participle of load

Burdened by some heavy load; packed. / (of a projectile weapon) Having a live round of ammunition in the chamber. / (slang) Possessing great wealth. / (slang) Drunk.

(computing) A small program that initiates the bootstrap process by loading the operating system proper.

(slang, chiefly UK) Lots, much, plenty, a great deal.

plural of load