01 v. t. To take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a beast.
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To take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a beast.
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Hence, to relieve from anything onerous.
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To discharge or remove, as a load or a burden; as, to unload the cargo of a vessel.
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To draw the charge from; as, to unload a gun.
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To sell in large quantities, as stock; to get rid of.[Brokers' Cant, U. S.]