dislodge

[dis-loj]

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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

1400–50; late Middle English disloggen < Old French desloger, equivalent to des- dis-¹ + loger to lodge

Related formsdis·lodg·ment; especially British, dis·lodge·ment, nounun·dis·lodged, adjective

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Paramedics had to remove several ribs to dislodge the sword, which pierced his chest and was left sticking out of his back.
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The fighting was of a most desperate character, the assailants finding it nearly impossible to master or dislodge the foe.
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In his experience he had found that all instruments will occasionally fail to dislodge the deposit.
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This, when it can be conveniently applied, will be certain either to dislodge or to kill them.
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When I propose to dislodge her in view of certain experiments, I find some difficulty in doing so.
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Several shells were also fired into it to dislodge the enemy, but the guns were too small to effect a breach.
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British Dictionary definitions for dislodge

dislodge

verb

to remove from or leave a lodging place, hiding place, or previously fixed position

Derived Formsdislodgment or dislodgement, noun

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Word Origin and History for dislodge

dislodge

c.1400, from Old French deslogier "to leave or cause to leave a lodging place; expel, drive away," from des- "do the opposite of" (see dis-) + logier (see lodge (v.)). Related: Dislodged; dislodging.