1. to remove or take off from a ship or boat
Usage: nautical
2. to remove something from its proper or usual position
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The crew worked quickly to unship the cargo before the storm arrived.
• They had to unship the mast for repairs.
• The sailors unshipped the oars and stored them below deck.
• We need to unship this equipment before we can move the boat.
• The captain ordered them to unship the anchor chain.
• They unshipped the rudder to examine the damage.