loose off

verb

Definitions

  1. to fire (a weapon, or ammunition)

    to fire (a weapon, or ammunition); to shoot (using a firearm)

    • They loosed off a couple of rounds at the enemy.
    • More likely, it was the prospect of meat. Curwen was by now craving a juicy roast – 'even seal chop' – and was always loosing off at tickleasses and harps.
  2. to unfasten, to loosen (chains, bonds, etc.)

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