unloaded

/ənˈloʊdɪd/
/ənˈlʌʊdɪd/
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Definitions of unloaded
  1. adjective
    (of weapons) not charged with ammunition
    “many people are killed by guns thought to be unloaded”
    synonyms:
    blank
    not charged with a bullet
    dud
    failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
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    antonyms:
    loaded
    (of weapons) charged with ammunition
    live
    charged with an explosive
    undischarged, unexploded
    still capable of exploding or being fired
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