loosen
verb (used with object)
to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
loosener
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a word derived from
loosen.
Example Sentences
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Goals for Sterling and Jesus off the bench and a little leg loosener for De Bruyne for 20 minutes in the second half, too.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 3, 2021
Even when the breakthrough came, it was from a Robinson loosener, a long hop that Rohit inexplicably helped to long leg.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2021
But then he lunged horribly at a Kallis loosener and was also caught at slip by Smith.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 4, 2012
Strauss was clearly irritated to push a gentle loosener from Samuels down Darren Bravo's throat at cover, but he has still been England's best batsman in the series.
From BBC ● May 28, 2012
And my hope of gettin' a tongue loosener into Ira goes glimmerin'.
From On With Torchy by Foster Lincoln
