1. present participle of unloose; releasing or setting free from bonds or restraints
Usage: formal

Examples

• The sailor was unloosing the ropes from the dock.
• She began unloosing her hair from the tight braid.
• The prisoner felt hope as the guard started unloosing his chains.
• Unloosing the knot proved more difficult than expected.
• The wind was unloosing leaves from the autumn trees.