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unloader

unloader

7.2
A tool that removes bullets from a gun or magazine
  • noun
  • /ʌnˈloʊdər/
  • Specialized
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  • Always use an unloader to remove ammunition before cleaning your weapon.

Examples

  • After shooting at the range, he used an unloader to empty the magazine safely.

  • The technician demonstrated how the unloader works with different types of firearms.

  • The unloader quickly removed the spent cartridges.

  • An unloader is essential for safe firearm handling.

  • After shooting at the range, he used an unloader to empty the magazine safely.

  • Always use an unloader to remove ammunition before cleaning your weapon.

  • The technician demonstrated how the unloader works with different types of firearms.

Synonyms

ejector
vsunloader
  • Specialized
4 7.0

A device that forces out air, liquid, or other material

removes cartridges from magazine or firearm usually before firing
extractor
vsunloader
  • Specialized
1 8.3

An internal gun part that pulls an empty shell from the chamber after firing

removes cartridges from magazine or firearm instead of only handling fired cases
cartridge ejector
vsunloader
  • Specialized
8.4

A part of a gun that pushes out an empty shell after firing

removes cartridges from magazine or firearm rather than only expelling after firing
cartridge extractor
vsunloader
  • Specialized
7.7

A small part that pulls an empty shell from a gun chamber after firing

removes cartridges from magazine or firearm not only spent cases
cartridge remover
vsunloader
  • Specialized
8.4

A part in a gun that pulls out empty shells from the chamber so they fall out

removes cartridges from magazine or firearm rather than moving spent cases along

Surface Forms

unloader singular
unloaders plural

Morphology

unloader = unload (transparent) = un + load + er

The verb 'unload' (un- + load) is productive and the agent/instrument suffix '-er' yields a clear meaning 'one or something that unloads'.

Etymology

The word unloader comes from un- meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' and load meaning 'to put in' or 'a weight'. So an unloader is literally something that 'takes out the load', which fits a tool that removes cartridges from a gun.