desserrer

Meaning

  1. (transitive) to loosen (knot, belt, etc.)
  2. (transitive) to unclench (teeth); relax (grip); release (brakes)
  3. (transitive) to space out
  4. (transitive) to ease, relax
  5. (reflexive) to come loose; to slacken

Frequency

33k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/de.sɛ.ʁe/
Etymology

From dé- (“undo”) + serrer (“to tighten”).

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