Loose meanings. All definitions of Loose

adjective loose free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end. 1

adjective loose free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered: loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night. 1

adjective loose uncombined, as a chemical element. 1

adjective loose not bound together: to wear one's hair loose. 1

adjective loose not put up in a package or other container: loose mushrooms. 1

adjective loose available for disposal; unused; unappropriated: loose funds. 1

adjective loose lacking in reticence or power of restraint: a loose tongue. 1

adjective loose lax, as the bowels. 1

adjective loose lacking moral restraint or integrity; notorious for his loose character. 1

adjective loose sexually promiscuous or immoral; unchaste. 1

adjective loose not firm, taut, or rigid: a loose tooth; a loose rein. 1

adjective loose relaxed or limber in nature: He runs with a loose, open stride. 1

adjective loose not fitting closely or tightly: a loose sweater. 1

adjective loose not close or compact in structure or arrangement; having spaces between the parts; open: a loose weave. 1

adjective loose having few restraining factors between associated constituents and allowing ample freedom for independent action: a loose federation of city-states. 1

adjective loose not cohering: loose sand. 1

adjective loose not strict, exact, or precise: a loose interpretation of the law. 1

adjective loose Sports. having the players on a team positioned at fairly wide intervals, as in a football formation. (of a ball, hockey puck, etc.) not in the possession of either team; out of player control. 1

adverb loose in a loose manner; loosely (usually used in combination): loose-flowing. 1

verb with object loose to let loose; free from bonds or restraint. 1

verb with object loose to release, as from constraint, obligation, or penalty. 1

verb with object loose Chiefly Nautical. to set free from fastening or attachment: to loose a boat from its moorings. 1

verb with object loose to unfasten, undo, or untie, as a bond, fetter, or knot. 1

verb with object loose to shoot; discharge; let fly: to loose missiles at the invaders. 1

verb with object loose to make less tight; slacken or relax. 1

verb with object loose to render less firmly fixed; lessen an attachment; loosen. 1

verb without object loose to let go a hold. 1

verb without object loose to hoist anchor; get under way. 1

verb without object loose to shoot or let fly an arrow, bullet, etc. (often followed by off): to loose off at a flock of ducks. 1

verb without object loose Obsolete. to become loose; loosen. 1

idioms loose break loose, to free oneself; escape: The convicts broke loose. 1

idioms loose cast loose, to loosen or unfasten, as a ship from a mooring. to send forth; set adrift or free: He was cast loose at an early age to make his own way in the world. 1

idioms loose cut loose, to release from domination or control. to become free, independent, etc. to revel without restraint: After the rodeo they headed into town to cut loose. 1

idioms loose hang / stay loose, Slang. to remain relaxed and unperturbed. 1

idioms loose let loose, to free or become free. to yield; give way: The guardrail let loose and we very nearly plunged over the edge. 1

idioms loose on the loose, free; unconfined, as, especially, an escaped convict or circus animal. behaving in an unrestrained or dissolute way: a bachelor on the loose. 1

idioms loose turn loose, to release or free, as from confinement: The teacher turned the children loose after the class. 1

adjective loose clothing, etc.: not tight 1

adjective loose not held in place 1

adjective loose not fastened 1

adjective loose not compressed, not compact 1

adjective loose vague 1

adjective loose not literal or precise 1

transitive verb loose emit, let out: a cry, etc. 1

adjective loose irresponsible, gossipy 1

adjective loose promiscuous 1

noun loose Set free; release. 1

adjective loose Something that is loose is not firmly held or fixed in place. 0

adjective loose Something that is loose is not attached to anything, or held or contained in anything. 0

adjective loose If people or animals break loose or are set loose, they are no longer held, tied, or kept somewhere and can move around freely. 0

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