Word
unloading
Phoneticsun·load·ing
US/ənˈɫoʊdɪŋ/
UK/ʌnlˈəʊdɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of removing things from a vehicle, such as a truck, ship, or plane. It is the opposite of loading.
n. the removal of cargo or goods from a vehicle or container. Often refers to the physical labor or the logistical phase of a transport operation.
Examples
“The unloading of the truck takes about an hour.”
“The dock workers began the unloading of the cargo ship as soon as it was safely moored.”
“Efficient unloading is critical to supply chain management, as any delay at the warehouse dock can cause a significant backlog for the entire delivery fleet.”
Examples
simple
“The unloading of the truck takes about an hour.”
contextual
“The dock workers began the unloading of the cargo ship as soon as it was safely moored.”
complex
“Efficient unloading is critical to supply chain management, as any delay at the warehouse dock can cause a significant backlog for the entire delivery fleet.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund noun; frequently followed by the preposition 'of'.
Real-World Examples
“The team then succeeded in unloading the trap without losing any of the stored antiprotons.” Word family
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