Extricate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Extricate is a verb meaning (transitive) To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.
Meaning
(transitive) To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.
More Meanings
- (rare) To free from intricacies or perplexity.
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.
Word Forms
- extricates
- extricating
- extricated
Synonyms for extricate
Depending on context, synonyms include disentangle, untangle, disencumber.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disentangle, untangle, disencumber, unlock, unleash, detach.
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