Unlimbered: meaning, definitions and examples
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unlimbered
[ ʌnˈlɪmbərd ]
military action
To unlimber is to detach an artillery piece from its means of transportation, allowing it to be put into position for firing. This term is particularly used in military contexts where equipment is moved into place to engage in combat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crew unlimbered the cannon before the battle began.
- They quickly unlimbered the artillery to respond to the enemy fire.
- After reaching the designated area, they unlimbered the howitzer.
Translations
Translations of the word "unlimbered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desatrelado
🇮🇳 अनलिम्बर्ड
🇩🇪 abgekuppelt
🇮🇩 dibongkar
🇺🇦 розчеплений
🇵🇱 odczepiony
🇯🇵 外された
🇫🇷 découplé
🇪🇸 desacoplado
🇹🇷 ayrılmış
🇰🇷 분리된
🇸🇦 غير مربوط
🇨🇿 odpojený
🇸🇰 odpojený
🇨🇳 解开
🇸🇮 odklopljen
🇮🇸 afskautað
🇰🇿 ажыратылған
🇬🇪 გამოკიდებული
🇦🇿 ayrılmış
🇲🇽 desacoplado
Etymology
The word 'unlimber' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'to reverse a process' and 'limber', which refers to something that can easily be moved or shaped, often relating to the mobility of artillery pieces. In military terminology, 'limber' refers to the two-wheeled cart that was used to transport a guna and its crew. When the gun was in position for firing, it was 'unlimbered', indicating that the crew had detached it from the cart and prepared it for action. Over time, this term has maintained its specific connection to military operations while also finding its way into other contexts where mobilization or readiness is discussed.