The gun he drove had been unlimbered near Horsell, in order to command the sand-pits, and its arrival had precipitated the action.
Source: wiktionary
Unlimber
Synonyms for "unlimber" (17 found)
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Related words (8)
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Translations
3 translations across 2 languages.
German
1 entries- abprotzen verb (to detach (an artillery piece) from its limber to deploy for firing)
Swedish
2 entries- avbrösta verb (to detach (an artillery piece) from its limber to deploy for firing)
- brösta av verb (to detach (an artillery piece) from its limber to deploy for firing)
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
"I fancy," said Psmith, "that this is one of those moments when it is necessary for me to unlimber my Sherlock Holmes system. […] Do you follow me, Comrade Maloney?" / "That's right," said Billy Windsor. "Of course." / "Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary," murmured Psmith.
Source: wiktionary
Bony jumped down and unlimbered his cramped muscles before going after his camels.
Source: wiktionary
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