UNLADE Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

unlade

[ uhn-leyd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

unladed, unlading.

to take the lading, load, or cargo from; unload.
to discharge (a load or cargo).

verb (used without object)

unladed, unlading.

to discharge a load or cargo.

unlade

/ ʌ��ˈ��ɪ�� /

verb

a less common word for unload

Discover More

�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of unlade¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unlade is from the Middle English word unladen. See un- ², lade

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Sam burst into tears, and fumbled with the straps, unlading all the pony’s packs and throwing them on the ground.

From

Sam made no reply, but commenced unlading his pockets, and piling the money in little heaps on the table.

From

The inhabitants of Marblehead offered to the Boston merchants the use of their harbours, wharfs, and warehouses, together with their personal services in lading and unlading goods, free of all expense.

From

One or two wharves are fitted in these coves, but I did not see a vessel unlading or a bale of merchandise there.

From

They arrived in two months, and, unlading the whole "cargazon of riches," proceeded to make a dividend of their prizes and their gains.

From

Browse