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unloose

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un⋅loose

  [uhn-loos]
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–verb (used with object), -loosed, -loos⋅ing.
1. to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.).
2. to let loose or set free; free from restraint.
3. to undo or untie (a fastening, knot, etc.); unfasten.
Origin:
1325–75; ME unloosen; see un- 2 , loose
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un·loose   (ŭn-lōōs')   
tr.v.   un·loosed, un·loos·ing, un·loos·es

  1. To unfasten; untie.

  2. To set free from or as if from restraints.

  3. To relax: unloosed my grip on the handlebars.

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