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.]
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Un*load", v. i.
To perform the act of unloading anything; as, let unload now.
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