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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The inwardly arcing run-up was just the same, and after eight months between spells Stokes did not need a loosener.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024
Another loosener comes in the form o a full toss, which Stokes thumps to midwicket for four.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 2, 2016
But his first ball is a loosener and Hafeez square drives effortlessly for four – he’ll be looking to reach his century by tea now.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 13, 2015
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
