unlimber

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw or take out a weapon, especially a bow or arrow, from its case or quiver.

  - "He unlimbered his bow and arrow before the hunt."
  - "The archers unlimbered their weapons before the battle began."

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Antonyms

limber

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unlimber
trembler , ember , limber

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Variants

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unlimber , unlimbered , unlimbering , unlimbers

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'unlimberen', meaning 'to draw out, unroll'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unlimber' is derived from the Middle English word 'unlimberen', which means 'to draw out, unroll'.

2. In archery, unlimbering a bow refers to the process of drawing the bowstring back and preparing to shoot an arrow.

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Related Concepts

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1. draw: Related to the act of drawing out or taking out, such as drawing a sword or drawing a bow.

2. quiver: A container used to hold arrows, which is unlimbered when an archer is preparing to shoot.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'unlimber' is often used to depict the preparation and readiness for battle or hunting. In music, the term may be used metaphorically to describe the process of releasing or bringing forth a hidden talent or potential.

How to Memorize "unlimber"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize drawing out or taking out a weapon, such as a bow or arrow, from its case or quiver.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unlimber' with the act of preparing for battle or hunting, and visualize archers readying their weapons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Untie, Unroll, Unleash' to remember the meaning of 'unlimber'.

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