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
Once or twice he tried to unloosen some remarks; but Sis and Dicky was both talkin' to once and he never got a show.
From Torchy by George Brehm
The woman lifted the head from the pillow to unloosen the tight folds, and at the movement Pixie sighed, and opened wide, bewildered eyes.
From More about Pixie by William H. C. Groome
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 Sir Walter Scott
"Py shimminy, dot ish goot, anyhow," he muttered, making haste to unloosen his feet.
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