v. t. [ 1st pref. un- + load. ] 1. To take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a beast. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, to relieve from anything onerous. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To discharge or remove, as a load or a burden; as, to unload the cargo of a vessel. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. To draw the charge from; as, to unload a gun. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. To sell in large quantities, as stock; to get rid of. [ Brokers' Cant, U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]