loosing
Letting arrows fly
Loosing is the present participle of loose used as a verb—to release, set free, or let fly.
You loose an arrow from a bow, loose a dog from its chain, loose your grip on something.
The archers loosed a volley of arrows.
Not to be confused with losing, which involves loss rather than release.
Undo a fastening
- unbindTo release from bonds
- unlaceUndo threaded cords
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
- unclaspOpen a hinged fastener
unbuckle · unstrap · unlatch · unclamp · unshackle · unfasten · detach · disconnect
Metal bonds for prisoners
- chainsLinked metal restraints
- fettersAnkle restraints, often metal
- bondsTies that unite
- bindingsThings that secure together
leash · tether · harness · collar · cuffs · manacles · yoke · rope
Pointed shaft for shooting
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
missile · shaft · quarrel · shot · fire · discharge · launch · release
untie
Undo a fastening
unclasp · unbuckle · unstrap · unlatch · unclamp · unshackle · unfasten · detach · disconnect · disengage
shackles
Metal bonds for prisoners
bindings · leash · tether · harness · collar · cuffs · manacles · yoke · rope · cord
arrow
Pointed shaft for shooting
barrage · missile · shaft · quarrel · shot · fire · discharge · launch · release · hurl
hold
Maintain in grasp
handle · fingers · hands · clasp · squeeze · clench · relax · slacken · let go · release
hounds
Dogs bred to track
hunting · chase · pursuit · pack · kennel · quarry · prey · unleash · release · set upon
- Pentecostalismspeaking in tongues, glossolalia, tongues, Holy Spirit, holy spirit
loosingtightening
Making less loose
tensing · tautening · stretching · cinching · straining
loosingconfining
Limiting freedom of movement
imprisoning · capturing · enslaving · caging · restraining