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unloose

verb
un·​loose | \ ˌən-ˈlüs How to pronounce unloose (audio) \
unloosed; unloosing; unlooses

Definition of unloose

transitive verb

1 : to relax the strain of unloose a grip
2 : to release from or as if from restraints : set free
3 : to loosen the ties of unloose traditional social bonds
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Examples of unloose in a Sentence

He unloosed the bonds that held her. the familiar scent unloosed a flood of pleasant memories from her childhood

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 On his final attempt, Kovacs unloosed a throw of 73-4 to assume the lead. — Ken Goe, OregonLive.com, "Ryan Crouser, Evan Jager, Deajah Stevens come up big when it counts at the USATF Championships," 25 June 2017 As the story opens, the good people of Aldwinter are wondering whether an earthquake has unloosed their old monster from the estuary depths. — Ron Charles, The Denver Post, "The most delightful heroine since Elizabeth Bennet," 8 June 2017

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First Known Use of unloose

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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unloose

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English Language Learners Definition of unloose

literary
: to untie or release (something)
: to allow or cause (something powerful) to happen or be expressed

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unloose

verb
un·​loose | \ ˌən-ˈlüs How to pronounce unloose (audio) \
unloosed; unloosing

Kids Definition of unloose

1 : to make looser : relax I unloosed my grip.
2 : to set free

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