Definitions for unlimbers

unlimbers un·lim·ber

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

Unlimbers is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 548 anagrams from letters in unlimbers (beilmnrsu).

Definitions for unlimbers

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 unlimbers

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

Examples for unlimbers

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Word Value for unlimbers
Scrable

12

Words with friends

17

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