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unloosen

[ uhn-loo-suhn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to unloose; loosen.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of unloosen1

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

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Example Sentences

They could also take off their accoutrements and unloosen their clothes at night and so get a little better rest.

At that instant he saw Hope's eyes upon his, he saw her hand go to the poke bonnet, as it were to unloosen the strings.

The sub-lieutenant was called out of the conning tower, and Alfred directed to unloosen the cords.

Well, then, why don't you unloosen it more'n you got it unloosened?

This when I had all Unloosen'd from me (so my master bade) I gather'd up, and stretch'd it forth to him.

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