English Dictionary

loose

/luːs/

noun

(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).

He had a loose on his bowstring.

意味（1）

(archery) The release of an arrow.

In throwing a Dart, or Iavelin, wee force back our armes, to make our loose the stronger.

意味（2）

(obsolete) A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

意味（3）

(rugby) All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).

The defeat will leave manager Martin Johnson under pressure after his gamble of pairing Jonny Wilkinson and Toby Flood at 10 and 12 failed to ignite the England back line, while his forwards were repeatedly second best at the set-piece and in the loose.

意味（4）

Freedom from restraint.

Vent all its griefs, and give a loose to sorrow.

意味（5）

A letting go; discharge.