Word Finder - looser

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Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

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This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.

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Not held or packaged together.

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'You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.

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Not under control.

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The dog is loose again.

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Not fitting closely

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'I wear loose clothes when it is hot.

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Not compact.

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'It is difficult walking on loose gravel.

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Relaxed.

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She danced with a loose flowing movement.

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Not precise or exact; vague; indeterminate.

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a loose way of reasoning

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Indiscreet.

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Loose talk costs lives.

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(somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.

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Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.

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He caught an elbow going after a loose ball.

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Not costive; having lax bowels.

The surface of the thallus often exhibits outgrowths in the form of warts, hairs, &c. The medullary layer, which usually forms the main part of the thallus, is distinguished from the cortical layer by its looser consistence and the presence in it of numerous, large, air-containing spaces.

It was formerly fastened with strings, but now with the ghundi (the old form of button) and tukmah or loop. In southern India, Gujarat and in the United Provinces the arid is much the same as to length and fit as the English shirt; as the traveller goes northward from Delhi to the Afghan border he sees the kurta becoming longer and looser till he finds the Pathan wearing it almost to his ankles, with very full wide sleeves.

After the Arab conquest the name was retained both as the designation of a definite province and in a looser sense.

An Equisetaceous plant, which Brongniart named Phyllotheca in 1828, is another member of the same flora; this type bears a close resemblance to Equisetum in the long internodes and the whorled leaves encircling the nodes, but differs in the looser leaf-sheaths and in the long spreading filiform leaf-segments, as also in the structure of the cones.

With the passage of time and ale, the men grew friendlier and the buxom wenches lovelier - and tongues grew looser.

Towards the south the tribal organization becomes looser and is gradually supplanted by a kind of feudal system; among the powerful aristocratic houses may be mentioned the Vliores at Avlona, who are stated to own over 150 sq.

This catena of time-references is of course unique in the Gospels as a basis for a chronology of the ministry; and it is not reasonable to doubt (with Loisy, loc. cit., who suggests that the aim was to produce an artificial correspondence of a three and a half years' ministry with the half-week of Daniel; but many and diverse as are the early interpretations of Daniel's seventy weeks, no one before Eusebius thought of connecting the half-week with the ministry), that the evangelist intended these notices as definite historical data, possibly for the correction of the looser synoptic narratives and of the erroneous impressions to which they had given rise.

Fossil flowers of a type more like that of modern Cycads are few in number, and it is not by any means certain that all of those described as Cycadean flowers and seeds were borne by plants which should be included in the Cycadophyta; a few female flowers have been described from Rhaetic rocks of Scania and elsewhere under the name Zamiostrobus - these consist of an axis with slender pedicels or carpophylls given off at a wide angle and bearing two ovules at the distal end; the structure is in fact similar to that of a Zamia female flower, in which the internodes of the peduncle have been elongated so as to give a looser arrangement to the carpels.

The looser the skin is, the greater the likelihood that pain will be felt.

Remember to frame a bit looser at first since the bursts will likely be all over the place.

Brides can also select looser, more diaphanous gowns that won't cling to the skin.

Jeans for girls into the tween years should be looser and sturdier, so that the girls can run and play with abandon.

For boys, there is a little more material in the crotch area to make them fit looser.

In addition, some girls like a more fitted jersey, while others prefer a looser fit.

If grooming is a concern, choose a slightly wider, looser collar to prevent excessive problems.

In some of its forms it is curiously like the Holly, and is frequently mistaken for it, but it is of looser growth and less thickly furnished with leaves, and is of dwarfer and more shrubby habit.

Also, many men don't want their tees hugging them and prefer a looser fit.

Lightweight men's denim enabled a looser look for jeans.

Now is the time to adjust the bow's tightness; pull it tauter or make it looser depending on your comfort level.

A fitted men's sport shirt is almost a contradiction in terms, as the casual sport shirt, by its nature, has a looser fit than a dress shirt.

These were worn for business and other important daytime activity, whereas the shorter, looser sack coat was worn for a leisurely day.

Or are you planning some extreme athletic activity where the looser fit would be more comfortable?

Wearwolf has two styles available to accommodate preferences for either a looser or more tailored cut.

However. If you can't find the perfect fit, it's best to err a bit on the looser side with a pair of plus size petite cargo pants to get the look you want.

However, if your plus size body shape is not the kind you want to emphasize, then pick a looser fit.

This suit style has a looser and more flowing top that will hide your midsection, making it a flattering choice for those concerned with the stomach area.

Because the child's fibrillin is abnormal, his or her connective tissues are looser than usual, which weakens or damages the support structures of the entire body.

Syndactyly may be either a complete fusion of fingers or toes or a looser webbing of skin between them.

The physical contact between dance partners can range from a close ballroom hold to a looser connection through holding one hand casually.

Small sizes create a tighter curl while large barrels create looser, more open curls.

By telling the stylist that the style is painful while she is braiding, she can loosen up the painful braid and braid the other braids looser.

Body waves are exactly the same chemical process as a perm yet result in a much looser wave formation.

Men's coats tend to fit looser than women's and often are more affordable.

Nursing clothing is usually looser fitting (due to post-baby weight), so it can be worn throughout the first and possibly part of the second trimester.

However, some people prefer them because the fit is looser.

The style is looser, the sleeves are longer than most (usually touching the elbows) as well as much wider, and they tend to dip low in the back, creating an enticing back view.

It wasn't until the 1950s that the looser swim trunk emerged.

They typically have a built-in brief with a looser outer covering and offer modesty, comfort and a good range of motion.

Training suits come in regular fit nylon, or in mesh poly or a baggy nylon, which are looser fitting to promote drag for training.

You can find some that are more fitted, essentially tube tops with a bikini bottom, although most women seem to prefer the looser option.

The suit is a looser fit to hide the hips.

Many women like tankinis because some have a looser top that can hide bulges while still allowing for plenty of fun in the sun.

During the day, a dress would be slightly more modest, but summer dresses were looser and more comfortable than they had ever been.

Another option is layering leggings and men's trousers, like a pair of knee pad leggings with a pair of looser camouflage drawstring pants.

Many mother-of-the-bride suits, on the other hand, usually feature a longer, looser jacket in a more flowing fabric.

Take advantage of Dress Barn's looser dresses, which make for perfect swimsuit cover-ups.

Don't forget that you can add shape to one of their looser pieces with an elastic or leather belt.

You may feel more comfortable in the ones that are looser through the thighs, or you may feel that the ones that fit more closely to the body keep them from riding up.

During summer, choose a cocktail dress that encourages comfort with a looser cut.

Twisted wicks, in comparison, have a looser construction that allows the candle to burn very quickly.