Associations to the word «Loosen»
Noun
- Grip
- Scabbard
- Holster
- Thong
- Wrench
- Knot
- Strap
- Sheath
- Buckle
- Rein
- Secretion
- Tongue
- Collar
- Screw
- Muscle
- Bowel
- Grasp
- Glue
- Rope
- Bandage
- Girdle
- Bolt
- Clamp
- Alf
- Nut
- Gag
- Restriction
- Massage
- Clasp
- Socket
- Cord
- Buttons
- Joint
- Scarf
- Braid
- Weeds
- Tie
- Slack
- Bond
- Wrist
- Tunic
- Belt
- Harrow
- Cask
- Jerk
- Neck
- Waist
- Torque
- Cough
- Digging
- Saddle
- Throat
- Finger
- Chest
- Remove
- Tension
- Knife
- Soil
- String
- Dirt
- Binding
- Latch
- Hilt
- Harness
- Hold
- Pouch
- Brim
- Tooth
- Bridle
- Platter
- Aching
- Rub
- Hatchet
- Coughing
- Stirrup
Wiktionary
LOOSEN, verb. To make loose.
LOOSEN, verb. To free from restraint; to set at liberty.
LOOSEN, verb. To remove costiveness from; to facilitate or increase the alvine discharges of.
LOOSEN THE APRON STRINGS, verb. (idiomatic) (colloquial) To allow greater freedom (to someone); to relax control of (someone)
LOOSEN THE PURSE STRINGS, verb. (idiomatic) (colloquial) To increase spending or allow increased spending; to relax control of spending.
LOOSEN UP, verb. (intransitive) to become loose; to loosen
LOOSEN UP, verb. (colloquial) to relax, act less seriously.
Dictionary definition
LOOSEN, verb. Make loose or looser; "loosen the tension on a rope".
LOOSEN, verb. Make less severe or strict; "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught".
LOOSEN, verb. Become less severe or strict; "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived".
LOOSEN, verb. Disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool".
LOOSEN, verb. Cause to become loose; "undo the shoelace"; "untie the knot"; "loosen the necktie".
LOOSEN, verb. Make less dense; "loosen the soil".
LOOSEN, verb. Become loose or looser or less tight; "The noose loosened"; "the rope relaxed".
Wise words
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