UNSHIP

Etymology

Verb

unship (third-person singular simple present unships, present participle unshipping, simple past and past participle unshipped)

(nautical) To unload cargo from a ship or other vessel

(nautical) To remove an oar or mast from its normal position

(archaic) To throw from a horse; to unseat

Anagrams

• punish, push in, push-in, pushin'

Source: Wiktionary


Un*ship", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + ship.]

1. To take out of a ship or vessel; as, to unship goods.

2. (Naut.)

Definition: To remove or detach, as any part or implement, from its proper position or connection when in use; as, to unship an oar; to unship capstan bars; to unship the tiller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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