1. (v. t.) To load; to put a burden or freight on or in; -- generally followed by that which receives the load, as the direct object.

2. (v. t.) To throw in out. with a ladle or dipper; to dip; as, to lade water out of a tub, or into a cistern.

3. (v. t.) To transfer (the molten glass) from the pot to the forming table.

4. (v. t.) To draw water.

5. (v. t.) To admit water by leakage, as a ship, etc.

6. (n.) The mouth of a river.

7. (n.) A passage for water; a ditch or drain.