loose

full of small openings or gaps

“a loose weave”

not tense or taut

“the old man's skin hung loose and grey”

without restraint

“cows in India are running loose”

become loose or looser or less tight

“The noose loosened”

lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

“a loose tongue”

not officially recognized or controlled

“a loose organization of the local farmers”

not carefully arranged in a package

“a box of loose nails”

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

“loose gravel”

not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting

“loose clothing”

not in the possession or control of any player

“a loose ball”

make loose or looser

“loosen the tension on a rope”

having escaped, especially from confinement

“dogs loose on the streets”