Apparently the action of the tube was similar to a heavy load being placed on whatever its end happened to point to.

The attack placed an unusually heavy load on voice system channels.

One piece of useful information which you have not given me is what happens when you place a load on the power supply.

A supercharger places a mechanical load on the engine to drive.

In order to remain static, tunnels must be able to withstand the loads placed on them.

Deception, however, places a significant cognitive load on the deceiver.

He placed a load of luggage in the old Suburban, then went inside to take a shower and shave.

In comparison, a turbocharger does not place a direct mechanical load on the engine.

About 600,000 Egyptian workers returned home, placing an even greater load on already overburdened social welfare programs.

No writer places a heavier load of readerly responsibility on us as readers.