reload
Britishverb
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(tr) to place (cargo, goods, etc) back on (a ship. lorry, etc)
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to put ammunition into a firearm after having discharged it
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computing to fetch the latest updated version (of a web page or document); refresh
Example Sentences
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Made at secret locations across Ukraine by Bavovna, the Perun Max can carry "three projectiles, drop them on targets, return, reload and take off again," making up to 30 sorties a night, he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Carries up to eight interceptors and each launcher takes 30 minutes to reload.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
We reraise the weight and reload the sling.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025
Many recent program improvements have helped, from a higher cash benefit for families to purchase fruits and vegetables to increased flexibility that allows participants to sign up and reload their benefits remotely.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024
Magdalys didn’t have time to reload and Cymbeline was busy trading shots with Riker.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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