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Definition of unloader

unloader

/ʌnˈloʊdər/
un · load · er
Plural:unloaders
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• noun

1

A person who removes goods, cargo, or materials from a vehicle, ship, or container.

Example

"The warehouse hired an additional unloader to help clear the delivery trucks before the evening shift."

2

A mechanical device, crane, or conveyor system used to discharge bulk cargo, grain, or materials from a ship, train, or storage silo.

Example

"A pneumatic unloader transferred the grain from the barge directly into the storage silos."

3

A valve or mechanism on an air compressor or pump that relieves pressure when the system reaches capacity or shuts down.

Example

"The technician replaced the faulty unloader on the air compressor to prevent the motor from stalling on startup."

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• Rhymes for unloader

• Nearby Words

unlived
unliving
unload
unloader
unlock
unlockable
unlocked

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unloader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unloader
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