loose
- Verb. (transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
- Verb. (transitive) To unfasten, to loosen.
- Verb. (transitive) To make less tight, to loosen.
- Verb. (intransitive) Of a grip or hold, to let go.
- Verb. (archery) to shoot (an arrow).
- Adjective. Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
- Adjective. Not held or packaged together.
- Adjective. Not under control.
- Adjective. Not fitting closely.
- Adjective. Not compact.
- Adjective. Relaxed.
- Adjective. Indiscreet.
- Adjective. (dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.
- Adjective. (not comparable, sports) Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.
- Noun. (archery) The release of an arrow.
- Noun. (obsolete) A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.
- Noun. (sports) (rfdef, lang en) .
- Interjection. (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.
- Verb. (misspelling of, lose) .
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