unloose

[ uhn-loos ]

verb (used with object)

, un·loosed, un·loos·ing.

1. to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.).
2. to let loose or set free; free from restraint.
3. to undo or untie (a fastening, knot, etc.); unfasten.

unloose

/ ʌnˈluːs /

verb

1. to set free; release
2. to loosen or relax (a hold, grip, etc)
3. to unfasten or untie

Word History and Origins

Origin of unloose¹

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

Example Sentences

They snatched at it eagerly; then dropped the pencil to unloose the left hand from its restraining grasp.

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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.

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He held something which flashed in his right hand, and he stooped at the threshold to unloose the black hound.

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Not yet, however, was the astute Virginia Republican triumvirate ready to unloose the lightnings of Virginia's wrath.

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But Victor had calculated to unloose Vincente's tongue for his private service.

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