unlade

verb

un·​lade ˌən-ˈlād 

unladed; unladed or unladen ˌən-ˈlā-dᵊn  ; unlading

transitive verb

1

: to take the load or cargo from

2

: discharge, unload

intransitive verb

: to discharge cargo

Synonyms

• disburden
• discharge
• disencumber
• off-load
• unburden
• unload
• unpack

Examples of unlade in a Sentence

permission will not be given to unlade the ship until it can be thoroughly inspected

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

unlade

verb

un·​lade ˌən-ˈlād 

unladed; unladed or unladen -ˈlād-ᵊn  ; unlading

1

: to take the load or cargo from

2

: unload sense 1a