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loosener

loosener

1 4.5
A liquid that makes a stuck screw or bolt move more easily
  • noun
  • /ˈluːsənər/
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  • The tool acted as a loosener, allowing the screws to move freely.

Examples

  • The mechanic recommended using a loosener before trying to turn the rusty bolt.

  • The loosener made it easy to open the tight pickle jar.

  • He sprayed a loosener on the stuck screw to help remove it.

  • A chemical loosener can make old paint easier to scrape off surfaces.

  • I used a loosener to fix the tight screw.

  • The loosener made it easy to adjust the furniture.

  • He used a special loosener to adjust the muscles before exercising.

Synonyms

stretcher
vsloosener
  • Specialized
5 4.9

A tool that makes shoes or gloves wider to fit better

uses stretching to make items larger rather than general loosening methods
wrencher
vsloosener
  • US
5.4

A tool that turns nuts and bolts to make them tight or loose

is used more broadly to make things less tight or easier to move

Antonyms

tightener
4.6

A tool that pulls straps or bolts together to make them more secure

How Loose

pry bar
  • US
3 4.8
wrench
  • US
60 2.5
loosener
1 4.5
lubricant
  • Specialized
33 3.7
to soap
12 1.0

Surface Forms

loosener singular
looseners plural

Morphology

loosener = loosen (transparent) = loosen + er

Formed from 'loosen' + '-er' expressing an instrument or tool; the physical meaning is straightforward.

Etymology

Loosener comes from loose with -en and -er, so it means 'something that makes loose'. That is why a loosener can be a spray or tool that helps free a stuck screw or make a tight part move.