verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To unload. transitive
2. 2
   remove the load from (a container or vehicle) wordnet
3. 3
   To disburden; take the burden from; relieve. transitive
4. 4
   To discharge the cargo from. transitive
5. 5
   To discharge a cargo; discharge a burden. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

alleviatedisburdendischargedisencumberdumpease

Etymology

From un- + lade.

Related phrases

unladen adjective

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