unship

verb

un·​ship ˌən-ˈship 

unshipped; unshipping; unships

transitive verb

1

: to take out of a ship : discharge, unload

2

: to remove (something, such as an oar or a tiller) from position : detach

intransitive verb

: to become or admit of being detached or removed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

unship

verb

un·​ship ˌən-ˈship 

ˈən-

1

: to remove from a ship

2

: to remove or become removed from position

unship an oar