pull sth loose

Examples (10)

• He managed to pull the old nail loose from the wooden board.
• Be careful not to pull the delicate wire loose when adjusting the settings.
• With a strong tug, she pulled the knot loose that had been tightly tied.
• The constant vibration caused the screw to pull loose from its fitting.
• We need to pull the floorboard loose to check the pipes underneath.
• The toddler accidentally pulled a button loose from his shirt.
• During the storm, the wind pulled some roof tiles loose from the house.
• If you pull that thread loose, the whole sweater might unravel.
• The dentist had to gently pull the baby tooth loose for the child.
• He tried to pull the stubborn handle loose, but it was firmly stuck.