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What does loose mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word loose? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
  2. (transitive) To unfasten, to loosen.
  3. (transitive) To make less tight, to loosen.
  4. (intransitive) Of a grip or hold, to let go.
  5. (archery) to shoot (an arrow)
  6. (obsolete) To set sail.
  7. (obsolete) To solve; to interpret.
Adjective
  1. Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
  2. Not held or packaged together.
  3. Not under control.
  4. Not fitting closely
  5. Not compact.
  6. Relaxed.
  7. Not precise or exact; vague; indeterminate.
  8. Indiscreet.
  9. (dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.
  10. (not comparable, sports) Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.
  11. (dated) Not costive; having lax bowels.
Noun
  1. (archery) The release of an arrow.
  2. (obsolete) A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.
  3. (rugby) All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).
  4. Freedom from restraint.
  5. A letting go; discharge.
Interjection
  1. (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows
Verb
  1. Misspelling of lose.
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