1
a : not rigidly fastened or securely attached b (1) : having worked partly free from attachments {a loose tooth} (2) : having relative freedom of movement c : produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus {a loose cough} d : not tight-fitting
2
a : free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation {a lion loose in the streets} {spend loose funds wisely} b : not brought together in a bundle, container, or binding c archaic : disconnected, detached
3
a : not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement b : not solid : watery {loose stools}
4
a : lacking in restraint or power of restraint {a loose tongue} b : lacking moral restraint : unchaste c : overactive; specifically : marked by frequent voiding especially of watery stools {loose bowels}
5
a : not tightly drawn or stretched : slack b : being flexible or relaxed {stay loose}
6
a : lacking in precision, exactness, or care {loose brushwork} {loose usage} b : permitting freedom of interpretation
7
: not in the possession of either of two competing teams {a loose ball} {a loose puck}
