Looking for the meaning of the word LOOSES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOOSES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Loose
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English loos ‘free from bonds’, from Old Norse lauss, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German los
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
luːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
set free; release
Short Definition:set free
Examples:- the hounds have been loosed
Definition:
fire (a bullet, arrow, etc.)
Short Definition:fire bullet etc.
Examples:- he loosed off a shot at the vehicle
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