unlade

verb

un·​lade ˌən-ˈlād How to pronounce unlade (audio)
unladed; unladed or unladen ˌən-ˈlā-dᵊn How to pronounce unlade (audio) ; unlading

transitive verb

1
: to take the load or cargo from
2

intransitive verb

: to discharge cargo

Examples of unlade in a Sentence

permission will not be given to unlade the ship until it can be thoroughly inspected

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlade was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Unlade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlade. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unlade

verb
un·​lade ˌən-ˈlād How to pronounce unlade (audio)
unladed; unladed or unladen -ˈlād-ᵊn How to pronounce unlade (audio) ; unlading
1
: to take the load or cargo from
2
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