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unloading

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Unloading (noun) means the process of removing cargo or contents from something. Example: “Unloading the ship took the whole morning.”

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The process of removing cargo or contents from something.
"Unloading the ship took the whole morning."

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In plain EnglishThe act of taking a load off something.

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What does “unloading” mean?
The word “unloading” means the process of removing cargo or contents from something. In plain terms, the act of taking a load off something.
How do you use “unloading” in a sentence?
Here is “unloading” used in a sentence: “Unloading the ship took the whole morning.”
What part of speech is “unloading”?
“Unloading” is a noun.
Is “unloading” a common word?
“Unloading” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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