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Having been made less tight or more relaxed
Separate or disconnected
Of clothing, very loose-fitting, so as to hang away from the body
Past tense for to make (something tied, fastened, or fixed in place) less tight or firm
“The wind tried tirelessly to loosen her tight pony-tail, but only resulted in removing a few strands to hang by her ears, decorated with gold hoops.”
Past tense for to make less taut
“Lifeguards flushed the shark's gills with fresh water to loosen its grip.”
Past tense for become relaxed or less tight
“He saw her shoulders loosen and her frown disappear.”
Past tense for to make loose
“Once he got to know us better, his inhibitions loosened a bit.”
Past tense for to make (something tied, fastened, or fixed in place) less tight or firm
Past tense for to make loose
“There is no sign that the Party will loosen its grip on the country.”
Past tense for to let go off
Past tense for undo or be undone after winding or being wound
Past tense for to apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement
Past tense for to cut, dig, scrape, turn, arrange, or clean, with this tool
Past tense for to remove or clear a block or obstruction from
Past tense for to make something less tight
Past tense for open or spread out from a folded position
Past tense for to gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid
Past tense for to remove, especially a stain
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