verb (used with object), un·shipped, un·ship·ping.
- to put or take off from a ship, as persons or goods.
- to remove from the place proper for its use, as an oar or tiller.
verb (used without object), un·shipped, un·ship·ping.
- to become unloaded or removed.
verb -ships, -shipping or -shipped
- to be or cause to be unloaded, discharged, or disembarked from a ship
- (tr) nautical to remove from a regular placeto unship oars