Definitions for loosens

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loosens loos·en

Spelling: [loo-suh n]

IPA: /ˈlu sən/

Loosens is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 118 anagrams from letters in loosens (elnooss).

Definitions for loosens

verb (used with object)

1. to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
2. to make less tight; slacken or relax:
3. to make less firmly fixed in place:
4. to let loose or set free from bonds, restraint, or constraint.
5. to make less close or compact in structure or arrangement.
6. to make less dense or coherent:
7. to relax in strictness or severity, as restraint or discipline:
8. to relieve (the bowels) of their constipated condition.

verb (used without object)

1. to become loose or looser (sometimes followed by up):

Origin of loosens

First recorded in 1350-1400, loosen is from the Middle English word loosnen. See loose, -en¹

Examples for loosens

Do not use a spoon, as that will not loosen the grains sufficiently.

He tried to loosen his neck-band; it seemed to be choking him.

Spurred by this success, Austin and Benedetto plan to loosen control over the guest list even more for future events.

Not even the knowledge gleaned from all the books in the world can loosen the grasp of human sadness.

Then he sought to loosen the rings that held the coat of mail.

My arms have starved for you so—do you think they're going to loosen now?

Two years later, he had released all Soviet dissidents from prison and was beginning to loosen the reins on Soviet bloc countries.

Past attempts to loosen the grip of taxi cartels have been thwarted by the industry.

He will prolong your life and loosen every button on your waistcoat.

Add a dash of milk to loosen, although you want the mixture thick.