Definition of lose

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Lose (v. t.) To part with unintentionally or unwillingly, as by accident, misfortune, negligence, penalty, forfeit, etc.; to be deprived of; as, to lose money from one's purse or pocket, or in business or gaming; to lose an arm or a leg by amputation; to lose men in battle..

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Apocalypse :: Apocalypse (n.) The revelation delivered to St. John, in the isle of Patmos, near the close of the first century, forming the last book of the New Testament..
Laevulose :: Laevulose (n.) See Levulose.
Trim :: Trim (v. t.) Fitly adjusted; being in good order., or made ready for service or use; firm; compact; snug; neat; fair; as, the ship is trim, or trim built; everything about the man is trim; a person is trim when his body is well shaped and firm; his dress is trim when it fits closely to his body, and appears tight and snug; a man or a soldier is trim when he stands erect..
Instop :: Instop (v. t.) To stop; to close; to make fast; as, to instop the seams..
Closefisted :: Closefisted (a.) Covetous; niggardly.
Reclose :: Reclose (v. t.) To close again.
Narrow :: Narrow (superl.) Having but a little margin; having barely sufficient space, time, or number, etc.; close; near; -- with special reference to some peril or misfortune; as, a narrow shot; a narrow escape; a narrow majority..
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To link together; to clasp closely; as, to lock arms..
Pack :: Pack (n.) To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack; to press into close order or narrow compass; as to pack goods in a box; to pack fish..
Solidity :: Solidity (n.) The solid contents of a body; volume; amount of inclosed space.
Pilous :: Pilous (a.) See Pilose.
Hard-fisted :: Hard-fisted (a.) Close-fisted; covetous; niggardly.
Box :: Box (v. t.) To inclose in a box.
Scrutinous :: Scrutinous (a.) Closely examining, or inquiring; careful; sctrict..
Digester :: Digester (n.) A strong closed vessel, in which bones or other substances may be subjected, usually in water or other liquid, to a temperature above that of boiling, in order to soften them..
Close :: Close (v. t.) Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude; -- said of the air, weather, etc..
Divorce :: Divorce (n.) Separation; disunion of things closely united.
Weaken :: Weaken (v. i.) To become weak or weaker; to lose strength, spirit, or determination; to become less positive or resolute; as, the patient weakened; the witness weakened on cross-examination..
Finale :: Finale (n.) Close; terminatio.
Sinus :: Sinus (n.) A cavity in a bone or other part, either closed or with a narrow opening..
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