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extricate definition

ex·tri·cate (eks′tri kāt′)

transitive verb extricated -·cat′ed, extricating -·cat′·ing

to set free; release or disentangle (from a net, difficulty, etc.)

Etymology: < L extricatus, pp. of extricare, to disentangle < ex-, out + tricae, vexations: see trick

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extricate Synonyms

extricate

v.

disentangle, disengage, deliver, liberate; see free 1.


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extricate Usage Examples

Object

  • casualty: On arrival the crews had to extricate 1 casualty from vehicle.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: The vehicle was supporting considerable weight from the house superstructure, but without removing it they could not extricate the driver.

Preposition: by

  • service: One person was trapped and was extricated by the fire service.

Modifying Another Word

  • successfully: The female was successfully extricated from the vehicle and conveyed to hospital by ambulance.

Preposition: from

  • vehicle: He also managed to reassure the driver and keep him calm despite his injuries until he could be safely extricated from the vehicle.
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