to take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a beast.-hence, to relieve from anything onerous.-to discharge or remove, as a load or a burden; as, to unload the cargo of a vessel.-to draw the charge from; as, to unload a gun.-to sell in large quantities, as stock; to get rid of.-to perform the act of unloading anything; as, let unload now.