unloose

[ uhn-loos ]

/ ʌnˈlus /

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verb (used with object), un·loosed, un·loos·ing.

to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.).

to let loose or set free; free from restraint.

to undo or untie (a fastening, knot, etc.); unfasten.

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Origin of unloose

1325–75; Middle English unloosen;see un-², loose

Words nearby unloose

unloanable, unlock, unlocked, unlooked, unlooked-for, unloose, unloosen, unlovable, unloved, unlovely, unloving

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How to use unloose in a sentence

They snatched at it eagerly; then dropped the pencil to unloose the left hand from its restraining grasp.
Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4)|Various
He tried to unloose the fatal robe, but it clung to his skin, and he tore off part of his flesh in trying to set himself free.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome|Emilie Kip Baker
He held something which flashed in his right hand, and he stooped at the threshold to unloose the black hound.
The White Company|Arthur Conan Doyle
Not yet, however, was the astute Virginia Republican triumvirate ready to unloose the lightnings of Virginia's wrath.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4|Albert J. Beveridge

But Victor had calculated to unloose Vincente's tongue for his private service.
Gabriel Conroy|Bert Harte

British Dictionary definitions for unloose

unloose

unloosen

/ (ʌnˈluːs) /

verb (tr)

to set free; release

to loosen or relax (a hold, grip, etc)

to unfasten or untie

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