hold loosely
Frequency: 6.05.4 per million words
to hold something without a firm grip
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Examples (10)
- She decided to hold the rope loosely to avoid friction burns.
- Please hold the baby's hand loosely; don't squeeze too hard.
- He always holds his guitar pick loosely for a softer strum.
- To prevent damage, hold the delicate artifact loosely.
- The artist advised her students to hold their brushes loosely for freer strokes.
- She tried to hold onto her worries loosely, letting them drift away.
- It's better to hold the leash loosely when training a puppy.
- The magician appeared to hold the cards loosely before making them vanish.
- After a long day, I just want to hold a cup of tea loosely and relax.
- If you hold the reins loosely, the horse will feel more comfortable.