Associations to the word «Loosening»

Wiktionary

LOOSENING, verb. Present participle of loosen
LOOSENING, noun. The act of making something looser.

Dictionary definition

LOOSENING, noun. An occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind".
LOOSENING, noun. The act of making something less tight.

Wise words

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