not held, tied up, fastened, packed or contained in something
not tight; unconstrained
Cases of word usage
1) a loose outer article of clothing without sleeves (cloak)
2) a long, loose gown (as worn by monks) with a hood (cowl)
3) soft, loose material from blankets, wood etc; a small error when doing something (fluff)
4) a fight; contest; to become worn by rubbing so that there are loose threads (fray)
5) a border of loose threads, e.g. on a rug; an edge (of a crowd, forest etc) (fringe)
6) (to cause something) to become loose or looser (loosen)
7) remaining when nothing more is to be taken away; a kind of material with loose threads of cotton, wire etc; an object made using this; to gain (an amount) as a profit (net)
8) loose fitting trousers with shoulder straps, as worn by workmen (overalls)
9) a loose article of clothing worn over a dress to keep it clean (pinafore)
10) a long loose dress (robe)