loose

Definition

Examples

A loose screw made the chair shake whenever someone sat down.

Word Family

Synonyms

• slackdust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
• baggynot fitting closely; hanging loosely
• unsecurednot firmly fastened or secured

Collocations

• Easy loose fit
  to loose fit, meaning to grant freedom to; free from confinement
• Medium loose cable connection
  to loose cable connection, meaning to grant freedom to; free from confinement
• Hard loose interpretation of contract stipulations
  to loose interpretation of contract stipulations, meaning to grant freedom to; free from confinement
• Very Hard tie up loose ends before project handover
  to tie up loose ends before project handover, meaning to fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord