Definitions for unlimber

unlimber un·lim·ber

Spelling: [uhn-lim-ber]
IPA: /ʌnˈlɪm bər/

Unlimber is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 271 anagrams from letters in unlimber (beilmnru).

Definitions for unlimber

noun

  1. the act of changing a gun from traveling to firing position.

adjective

  1. not limber; inflexible; stiff.

verb (used with object)

  1. to detach (a gun) from its limber or prime mover.
  2. to make ready for use or action.

verb (used without object)

  1. to prepare for action.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. limber1 .

Origin of unlimber

(def 1) un-1 + limber1; (def 2) un-2 + limber1

Examples for unlimber

Sir Henry had only to follow and pen them in and unlimber his guns.

We were permitted to unlimber the gun, and move the horses back into 66 the main street.

Ogilvy's Naval guns were to follow with the infantry escort and to unlimber on the left of the field batteries.

We hastened to get into position and unlimber before they could get the range.

They were so crowded among the guns, that the gunners could not unlimber.

Take up Bach, if you must unlimber your fingers and your wits.

Then, when he goes to unlimber his music rack, it develops that a big vase of American Beauties is too near his elbow.

Come now, little boy, unlimber your mind and let us know what it is.

"Now we're for it," I said to myself, and gave the order to unlimber the guns.

A section of U battery was able to unlimber, and open fire at four hundred yards from the Boer position.

Word Value for unlimber
Scrable

12

Words with friends

17

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