Loosening has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
"the relaxation of requirements"
"the loosening of his grip"
"the slackening of the wind"
2
the act of making something less tight
3
The act of making something looser.
Verb
1
present participle of loosen
Example Sentences
"the relaxation of requirements"
noun
"the loosening of his grip"
noun
"the slackening of the wind"
noun
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