1. to detach (a gun or cannon) from its limber or carriage in preparation for firing
Usage: military; historical
2. to make ready for action or use; to prepare
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The artillery crew quickly unlimbered their cannon as the enemy approached.
• Soldiers were trained to unlimber the field guns in under two minutes.
• The battery unlimbered on the hill overlooking the battlefield.
• He unlimbered his camera equipment for the photo shoot.
• The team unlimbered their tools and got to work on the project.
• They unlimbered the heavy machinery at the construction site.