unloosen
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of unloosen
Example Sentences
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"We feel confident," jointly announced the unions and the contractors, "the wage adjustment will unloosen the log jam that has gripped local construction work."
From Time Magazine Archive
The big fellow swung my champion round and round, and lifted him again and again, just as he seemed to please, but could never unloosen the tight grip of Gunson’s hands.
From To The West by Fenn, George Manville
They could also take off their accoutrements and unloosen their clothes at night and so get a little better rest.
From Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts by Stone, James Madison
The sub-lieutenant was called out of the conning tower, and Alfred directed to unloosen the cords.
From The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet by Ward, Kenneth
Will drink unloosen it?" said the Colonel; "though I dare say thou hast tried that spell at every ale-house on the road.
From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir
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