extricate
/ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/
ƐKS · tɹɪ · keɪt (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin extrīcātus, past participle of extrīcō. Compare intricate.
Example Sentences
- "I finally managed to extricate myself from the tight jacket."
- "The firefighters had to use the jaws of life to extricate Monica from the car wreck."
- "Your argumentation ... is invelloped with certain intricacies, that are not easie to be extricated."
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