bind loosely

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

to fasten something not very securely

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Examples (10)

  • She loosely bound her hair at the nape of her neck.
  • The nurse was careful to bind the wound loosely to allow for swelling.
  • Loosely bind the bouquet with a silk ribbon so the stems aren't crushed.
  • He loosely bound the tomato vine to the stake with twine.
  • The stack of old letters was loosely bound with a faded red string.
  • Remember to bind the package loosely at first; you can tighten it later.
  • The prisoner's wrists were loosely bound, suggesting he wasn't considered a major threat.
  • The chef instructed his apprentice to loosely bind the roast before putting it in the oven.
  • Loosely binding the manuscripts together prevents them from getting separated.
  • For the presentation, we will loosely bind the documents with a simple clip.