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Unloading

To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.).

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📖 Definitions of "Unloading"

verb

1
To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.).
"to unload a ship; to unload a camel"
2
To remove (the load or cargo) from a vehicle, etc.
"to unload bales of hay from a truck"
3
To deposit one's load or cargo.
4
To give vent to or express.

noun

1
The act by which something is unloaded.

↔️ Antonyms of "Unloading"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
loadingnoun	(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Unloading"

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Word	Definition
set downverb	(transitive, especially British) To place, especially on the ground or a surface; to cease carrying; to deposit; to allow passengers to alight.
put downverb	(idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean.
dropverb	(intransitive) Of a liquid: to fall in drops or droplets.
offloadverb	(transitive) To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
dischargingnoun	The act or process by which something is discharged.
offloadingnoun	The act by which something is offloaded.
dumpingnoun	The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.
releaseverb	(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
emptyingnoun	The act by which something is emptied.
dischargeverb	To free of a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to forgive; to clear.
disposalnoun	(countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
reliefnoun	The removal of stress or discomfort.
explodingnoun	(figurative) Having the appearance of an explosion.
exhaustverb	(transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or use until the supply comes to an end.
loadingnoun	(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.
handlingnoun	A touching, controlling, managing, using, taking care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
shockverb	(transitive) To cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
differentialnoun	Of or pertaining to a difference.
dumpverb	A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.
shipmentnoun	A load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship).