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bow2 |
a knot that is easy to loosen. Bows have two or more loops and are used to tie shoes and wrap gifts. [1/4 definitions] |
release |
to let go of or loosen. [1/4 definitions] |
scarify |
to loosen, break up, or stir (topsoil). [1/4 definitions] |
slack1 |
to lessen the tension or pressure of; loosen. [1/12 definitions] |
unbend |
to relax or remove the tension in or from (something bent, stretched taut, or the like); straighten; loosen. [1/3 definitions] |
unbind |
to remove the binding or bonds from; unwrap, loosen, or unfasten. [1/2 definitions] |
unbuckle |
to loosen or unfasten the buckle or buckles of. |
unfix |
to unfasten; detach; loosen. [1/2 definitions] |
unlace |
to loosen or undo the laces of. |
unloose |
to loosen, relax, unfasten, or undo. [1/2 definitions] |
unscrew |
to remove or loosen the screws of. [1/3 definitions] |
unstrap |
to loosen or release the strap or straps of. |
unstring |
to take off or loosen the string or strings of. [1/3 definitions] |
untie |
to loosen or undo. [1/3 definitions] |
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