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Definitions for: Extricate [v] release from entanglement of difficulty; "i cannot extricate myself from this task"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ex"tri*cate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Extricated; p.
pr. & vb. n. Extricating.] [L. extricatus, p. p. of
extricare to extricate; ex out + tricae trifles, impediments,
perplexities. Cf. Intricate.]
1. To free, as from difficulties or perplexities; to
disentangle; to disembarrass; as, to extricate a person
from debt, peril, etc.
We had now extricated ourselves from the various
labyrinths and defiles. --Eustance.
2. To cause to be emitted or evolved; as, to extricate heat
or moisture.
Syn: To disentangle; disembarrass; disengage; relieve;
evolve; set free; liberate.
Synonyms: disencumber, disentangle, untangle
See Also: disengage, free
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