disencumber
to free from a burden or other encumbrance; disburden.
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How to use disencumber in a sentence
But before Daly could disencumber himself of his weapons and costume, Helen entered the hall.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) | Charles James LeverA single stroke would thus disencumber Rome of both the heretical doctor and the heretical university.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2 | J. H. Merle D'AubignI could disencumber myself of my fetters, except my neck collar and its pendent chain.
The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck | Baron TrenckWhoever wishes to travel should first strive to disencumber himself of what is artificial, and then he will get on capitally.
A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy | Ida PfeifferThat also allowed them time to disencumber the road behind them and clear away their fragments.
History of the Expedition to Russia | Count Philip de Segur
British Dictionary definitions for disencumber
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈkʌmbə) /
(tr) to free from encumbrances
Derived forms of disencumber
- disencumberment, noun
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