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to ease up on a rope

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  • Ease — ([=e]z), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Eased} ([=e]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Easing}.] [OE. esen, eisen, OF. aisier. See {Ease}, n.] 1. To free from anything that pains, disquiets, or oppresses; to relieve from toil or care; to give rest, repose, or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ease — [ēz] n. [ME ese < OFr aise < VL * adjaces < L adjacens, lying nearby, hence easy to reach: see ADJACENT] 1. freedom from pain, worry, or trouble; comfort 2. freedom from stiffness, formality, or awkwardness; natural, easy manner; poise 3 …   English World dictionary

  • rope — I n. 1) to jump, skip rope 2) to ease up on; tighten a rope 3) a loose, slack; tight rope 4) a length; piece of rope 5) by a rope (to lower smt. by a rope) 6) (misc.) (boxing and fig.) on the ropes ( in a weak, vulnerable position ) II v. (colloq …   Combinatory dictionary

  • ease — /eez/, n., v., eased, easing. n. 1. freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one s ease. 2. freedom from concern, anxiety, or solicitude; a quiet state of mind: to be at ease about one s health. 3. freedom …   Universalium

  • ease — n. & v. n. 1 absence of difficulty; facility, effortlessness (did it with ease). 2 a freedom or relief from pain, anxiety, or trouble. b freedom from embarrassment or awkwardness. c freedom or relief from constraint or formality. v. 1 tr. relieve …   Useful english dictionary

  • ease — noun absence of difficulty or effort. ↘freedom from worries or problems. verb 1》 make or become less serious or severe.     ↘make (something) easier; facilitate. 2》 move carefully or gradually. 3》 (ease off/up) do something with more moderation.… …   English new terms dictionary

  • ease something away/down/off — Nautical slacken a rope or sail slowly or gently. → ease …   English new terms dictionary

  • ease away — (Naut.) Slacken gradually (a rope), ease off …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • To ease a ship — Ease Ease ([=e]z), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Eased} ([=e]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Easing}.] [OE. esen, eisen, OF. aisier. See {Ease}, n.] 1. To free from anything that pains, disquiets, or oppresses; to relieve from toil or care; to give rest,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To ease away — Ease Ease ([=e]z), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Eased} ([=e]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Easing}.] [OE. esen, eisen, OF. aisier. See {Ease}, n.] 1. To free from anything that pains, disquiets, or oppresses; to relieve from toil or care; to give rest,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To ease off — Ease Ease ([=e]z), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Eased} ([=e]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Easing}.] [OE. esen, eisen, OF. aisier. See {Ease}, n.] 1. To free from anything that pains, disquiets, or oppresses; to relieve from toil or care; to give rest,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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