unloose

[ uhn-loos ]
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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.

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

Origin of unloose

1
1325–75; Middle English unloosen;see un-2, loose

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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)
  1. to set free; release

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

  1. to unfasten or untie

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