unloosen

American  

[uhn-loo-suhn] / ʌnˈlu sən /

verb (used with object)

1. to unloose; loosen.

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Etymology

Origin of unloosen

1400–50; late Middle English unlosnen; see un- ², loosen

Example Sentences

"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

Satisfied that the dark object was a reality and not an unwonted visitation, the lookout began deliberately to unloosen a gasket.

From A Man and His Money by Isham, Frederic Stewart

She began to unloosen the rough coils in which the golden hair was pinned together.

From Thyrza by Gissing, George

Lockhart sat back and began to unloosen his straps.

From The Secret of the Ninth Planet by Wollheim, Donald Allen

"Py shimminy, dot ish goot, anyhow," he muttered, making haste to unloosen his feet.

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