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unlimber
Unlimber (verb) means to take a gun off its towing frame so that it is ready to fire.
verb
1
To take a gun off its towing frame so that it is ready to fire.
2
To get a large weapon or object working, but in an awkward way.
3
To take something like a bag off your shoulder and hold it ready to use.
4
To loosen up arms, legs or muscles that have been stiff or still for a while.
"Bony jumped down and unlimbered his cramped muscles before going after his camels."
— Arthur Upfield, The Lake Frome Monster (1963)
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What is the meaning of unlimber?
"unlimber" (verb) means to take a gun off its towing frame so that it is ready to fire.
What is the opposite of unlimber?
The opposite of "unlimber" is limber.
What are the different meanings of unlimber?
"unlimber" has 3 main meanings: 1. To take a gun off its towing frame so that it is ready to fire; 2. To get a large weapon or object working, but in an awkward way; 3. To take something like a bag off your shoulder and hold it ready to use.
