LOOSE

Loose

Loose is the third studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was released in North America on 20 June 2006 by Geffen Records. Timbaland and his protégé Danja produced the bulk of the album, which incorporates influences of dance, R&B and hip hop. The album explores the theme of female sexuality and has been described as introspective or even sad in parts.

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loose

Noun

  1. The release of an arrow.
  2. A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.
  3. Freedom from restraint.
  4. A letting go; discharge.

Verb

  1. To let loose, to free from restraints.
  2. To unfasten, to loosen.
  3. To make less tight, to loosen.
  4. Of a grip or hold, to let go.
  5. to shoot (an arrow)
  6. To set sail.
  7. To solve; to interpret.

Verb (etymology 2)

I'm going to loose this game.

Adjective

  1. Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
    This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.
  2. Not held or packaged together.
    You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.
  3. Not under control.
    The dog is loose again.
  4. Not fitting closely
    I wear loose clothes when it is hot.
  5. Not compact.
    It is difficult walking on loose gravel.
    a cloth of loose texture
  6. Relaxed.
    She danced with a loose flowing movement.
  7. Not precise or exact; vague; indeterminate.
    a loose way of reasoning
  8. Indiscreet.
    Loose talk costs lives.
  9. Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.
  10. Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.
    He caught an elbow going after a loose ball.
    The puck was momentarily loose right in front of the net.
  11. Not costive; having lax bowels.

Interjection

  1. begin shooting; release your arrows


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