(archery) The release of an arrow. / (obsolete) A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment. / (rugby) All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).

Not fixed in place tightly or firmly. / Not held or packaged together. / Not under control. / Not fitting closely / Not compact. / Relaxed. / Not precise or exact; vague; indeterminate. / Indiscreet.

(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints. / (transitive) To unfasten, to loosen. / (transitive) To make less tight, to loosen. / (intransitive) Of a grip or hold, to let go.

Misspelling of lose.

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows

Misspelling of losing.

present participle of loose

simple past tense and past participle of loose

In a loose manner. / Not tightly. / Approximately. / Used to indicate an imprecise use of words; short for loosely speaking

The quality or fact of being free from rigidity, attachment or restraint; not tight, not firmly attached or taut. / A relaxed state regarding principles or accuracy. / Moral laxity; licentiousness.