v.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n- ' l ō d
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1523
1 a (1) : to take off : DELIVER (2) : to take the cargo from < unload the truck> b : to give outlet to : pour forth < unload ed her bitter feelings>
2 : to relieve of something burdensome, unwanted, or oppressive < unload ed the pack animals> < unload ed himself to his friend>
3 : to draw the charge from < unload ed the gun>
4 : to sell or dispose of especially in large quantities : DUMP
5 : to hit or propel with a great release of power < unload ed his ninth homer>
intransitive verb
1 : to perform the act of unloading
2 : to release or deliver something especially with power < unload ed on the ball>
3 : to give forth a usually sudden angry outburst <the coach unload ed on his players>
– un · load · er noun