untugged

/ˈʌntʌɡd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of tugged; to pull or draw something roughly or violently, especially in a way that causes it to become free from something else

“The rope was untugged from the old anchor, allowing the ship to set sail.”

2. adjective

not pulled or drawn in, especially because something is already free or loose

“The door was left untugged, and it swung open with a creak.”

Synonyms

  • disentangled
  • freed
  • released

Antonyms

  • fastened
  • locked
  • secured