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Not fixed in place tightly or firmly
“Sebastian grabbed the loose end of the rope, but before he could tie it to the mast, the heavy wind caused the ship to suddenly veer starboard.”
(of a garment) Not fitting tightly or closely
“Most were dressed in comfortable, loose clothing, totally practical for the occasion.”
Not firmly or tightly fixed in place
“Trying to stand on a loose platform can easily result in a fall.”
Consisting of loose and scattered particles
“He followed the lane, breathlessly jogging along, occasionally losing his footing on the loose gravel.”
Allowed to hang freely
“His hair was long and wild, with loose strands and long bangs that covered his menacing eyes.”
Not strict or exact
“Is such a loose interpretation and modification of the well-established concept acceptable?”
Composed of a number of different elements
“This book is said to be a loose collection of notes, never intended by Noy for the public eye.”
Not confined or imprisoned
“The jailhouse tottered, every door flew open, and all the prisoners were loose.”
Liberally engaging in casual amorous encounters or relationships
“The boys at the bar were thoroughly buzzed when they were approached by a loose woman of the night.”
Crude and offensive in a salacious way
Lacking, or failing to show, any care or proper attention
Predisposed to leniency
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.
Resembling or characteristic of powder in texture
Lacking a coherent sequence or connection
(of clothes) Providing a feeling of relaxation when worn
Lacking a logical sequence, system or plan
Resembling or consisting of dust or powder
Composed of, or resembling, a disorganized mess of threads, hair or string
Having spaces or gaps
(of soil) Easily dug
Capable of being moved
Agile or limber in body movement
Not packaged
Not joined or touching physically
Restrained, subtle, and not trying to attract attention
Digressing from subject to subject
Able to bend easily
To unfasten or untie
“With trembling hands, he rose and would slowly loose the ropes from his son.”
To make, or become, less taut
“Suddenly Sara elbowed him in the ribs causing him to loose his grip on her.”
To shoot a projectile
“The horizontal turning arcs of the turrets of both tanks are extremely limited, thus the entire unit needs to turn in order to loose off an accurate shot.”
To release from captivity
“It descends to loose him from his chains, to pull him out of his darkness, and finally expose him to the light of grace.”
To remove from suspicion or guilt
To vent or release one's emotions towards someone or something
To quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
(of gas or heat) To expel or discharge, typically gas or light
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