looses

Lets fly forth

Looses is the third-person singular of loose used as a verb, meaning to release, set free, or let fly.

A hunter looses an arrow; a commander looses the hounds.

The word is often confused with loses (from lose), but they're unrelated—to loose is to unfasten or unleash, while to lose is to misplace or fail to win.

releasing

unleashes

Releases from restraint

freesRemoves from captivity
liberatesSets free from captivity
lets goRelinquishes hold, or urges haste

unties · unbinds · unfastens · releases · sets free · unchains · unshackles · detaches · discharges · unclasps

archery

arrow

Pointed shaft for shooting

bowRespectful forward inclination
drawsCreates images with pencil
shootsFires or photographs

fires · releases · string · nocks · aims · launches · fletching · quiver · bowstring · volley

slackening

slackens

Reduces tension or pace

relaxesBecomes less tense
easesReduces severity or difficulty
lessensMakes smaller in degree

reduces · weakens · softens · gives · yields · unwinds · extends · lengthens · lets out · plays out

Opposites

releasing vs. securing/binding

loosesbinds

Fastens or constrains

secures · ties · confines · restrains · tethers

unfastening vs. fastening

loosesfastens

Attaches or secures

secures · attaches · clasps · buckles · latches

slackening vs. tightening

loosestightens

Makes less loose

stiffens · tensions · cinches · constricts · firms

Phrases

loose endsUnresolved matters needing attention
loosen upBecome less tense
loose changeMiscellaneous small currency
let looseRemove restraints from
cut looseRelease from restraint
break looseSuddenly become free

Family

loose, loosen, loosened, loosening, loosely, loosing, looseness, loos, unloose

Familiarity: Top 20,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G