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dislodge
[ dis-loj ]
/ dɪsˈlɒdʒ /
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verb (used with object), dis·lodged, dis·lodg·ing.
to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
to drive out of a hiding place, a military position, etc.
verb (used without object), dis·lodged, dis·lodg·ing.
to go from a place of lodgment.
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Origin of dislodge
OTHER WORDS FROM dislodge
dis·lodg·ment; especially British, dis·lodge·ment, nounun·dis·lodged, adjectiveWords nearby dislodge
disk wheel, dislike, dislimn, dislocate, dislocation, dislodge, disloyal, disloyalty, dismal, dismal science, Dismal Swamp
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British Dictionary definitions for dislodge
dislodge
/ (dɪsˈlɒdʒ) /
verb
to remove from or leave a lodging place, hiding place, or previously fixed position
Derived forms of dislodge
dislodgment or dislodgement, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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