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Vocabulary Entry
loosening
|verb • noun
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V
verb
The act of making something less tight or less firm.
Example Sentences
"He is loosening the screws on the door."
"She is loosening her grip on the steering wheel."
"The mechanic is loosening the bolts to change the tire."
N
noun
The process or state of becoming less tight or firm.
Example Sentences
"The loosening of the straps allowed the backpack to fit more comfortably."
"The loosening of regulations has encouraged new businesses."
"The loosening of tension in the rope prevented it from snapping."