Loose and Riveted

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Loose verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Riveted is an antonym for loose.

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Definitions of Loose not found.

Loose is an antonym for riveted in topics: establish, fix, attach, stable, connect.

Nearby Words: rivet, riveting, riveter

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