loose

(of textures) full of small openings or gaps.

“a loose weave”

Not tense or taut.

“the old man's skin hung loose and grey”

Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility.

“a loose tongue”

Not officially recognized or controlled.

“a loose organization of the local farmers”

Not carefully arranged in a package.

“a box of loose nails”

Not compact or dense in structure or arrangement.

“loose gravel”

Not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting.

“loose clothing”

“the large shoes were very loose”

(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player.

“a loose ball”

Having escaped, especially from confinement.

“dogs loose on the streets”

“criminals on the loose in the neighborhood”

Emptying easily or excessively.

“loose bowels”

Not affixed.

“the stamp came loose”

Not literal.

“a loose interpretation of what she had been told”

Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior.

“he was told to avoid loose (or light) women”

Without restraint.

“cows in India are running loose”

Become loose or looser or less tight.

“The noose loosened”

Make loose or looser.

“loosen the tension on a rope”

Grant freedom to; free from confinement.

Turn loose or free from restraint.

“let loose mines”