Main Entry: un·load

Pronunciation: \ˌən-ˈlōd\

Function: verb

Date: 1523

transitive verb

1 a (1) : to take off : deliver (2) : to take the cargo from <unload the truck> b : to give outlet to : pour forth <unloaded her bitter feelings>
2 : to relieve of something burdensome, unwanted, or oppressive <unloaded the pack animals> <unloaded himself to his friend>
3 : to draw the charge from <unloaded the gun>
4 : to sell or dispose of especially in large quantities : dump
5 : to hit or propel with a great release of power <unloaded his ninth homer>intransitive verb 1 : to perform the act of unloading
2 : to release or deliver something especially with power <unloaded on the ball>
3 : to give forth a usually sudden angry outburst <the coach unloaded on his players>

— un·load·er noun