unshipped; unshipping; unships
2
: to remove (something, such as an oar or a tiller) from position : detach
: to become or admit of being detached or removed
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unship
verb
un·ship
ˌən-ˈship 
ˈən-
1
: to remove from a ship
2
: to remove or become removed from position
unship an oar
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