not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached

a loose tooth

the lorry's trailer came loose

(of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely

she slipped into a loose T-shirt

not close, compact, or solid in structure or formation

the fabric's loose weave

loose soil

not strict or exact

a loose interpretation

engaging in casual sexual encounters or relationships

she ran the risk of being called a loose woman

loose play

he was in powerful form in the loose

set free; release

the hounds have been loosed

fire (a bullet, arrow, etc.)

he loosed off a shot at the vehicle