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unlade

verb

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  1. to empty or rid of cargo permission will not be given to unlade the ship until it can be thoroughly inspected Synonyms disburden, discharge, disencumber, off-load, unburden, unload, unpackRelated Words free, lighten, relieve; clear, empty, evacuate, vacate, voidNear Antonyms charge, cram, fill, heap, jam, jam-pack, stuffAntonyms load, pack

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