Un*load" (?), v. t. [1st pref. un- +
load.] 1. To take the load from; to discharge
of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to
unload a beast.
2. Hence, to relieve from anything
onerous.
3. To discharge or remove, as a load or a burden;
as, to unload the cargo of a vessel.
4. To draw the charge from; as, to unload a
gun.
5. To sell in large quantities, as stock; to get
rid of. [Brokers' Cant, U. S.]
Un*load", v. i. To perform the act of
unloading anything; as, let unload now.
Un*load" (?), v. t. [1st pref. un- +
load.] 1. To take the load from; to discharge
of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to
unload a beast.
2. Hence, to relieve from anything
onerous.
3. To discharge or remove, as a load or a burden;
as, to unload the cargo of a vessel.
4. To draw the charge from; as, to unload a
gun.
5. To sell in large quantities, as stock; to get
rid of. [Brokers' Cant, U. S.]
Un*load", v. i. To perform the act of
unloading anything; as, let unload now.
