un·load ( n-l d )v. un·load·ed, un·load·ing, un·loads v.tr. 1. a. To remove the load or cargo from. b. To discharge (cargo or a load). 2. a. To relieve of something burdensome or oppressive; unburden: unloaded the donkeys. b. To give expression to (one's troubles or feelings); pour forth. 3. To remove the charge from (a firearm). 4. To dispose of, especially by selling in great quantity; dump. v.intr. To discharge a cargo or some other burden. un·load er n. |
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| Noun | 1. |  unloading - the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.handling - manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something loading - the labor of putting a load of something on or in a vehicle or ship or container etc.; "the loading took 2 hours" |
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