let-out

[ adjective let-out; noun let-out ]

adjective

1. (of fur) processed by cutting parallel diagonal slashes into the pelt and sewing the slashed edges together to lengthen the pelt and to improve the appearance of the fur.

noun

1. Chiefly British. a means of escape; loophole.

let out

verb

1. to give vent to; emit

   to let out a howl

2. to allow to go or run free; release
3. may take a clause as object to reveal (a secret)
4. to make available to tenants, hirers, or contractors
5. to permit to flow out

   to let air out of the tyres

6. to make (a garment) larger, as by unpicking (the seams) and sewing nearer the outer edge

noun

1. a chance to escape

Word History and Origins

Origin of let-out¹

First recorded in 1830–40; adj., noun use of verb phrase let out

Example Sentences

The retired aerospace engineer, who lives in Sierra Madre, did about four reps before his teeth clenched, his legs trembled and he let out short puffs of air through pursed lips.

From Los Angeles Times

Jason was jailed for nearly four years for driving offences but he was let out eight months early as part of the government's early release scheme to deal with overcrowding and poor conditions.

From BBC

Ben Stokes let out his frustration on the field, a rarity for the England skipper, who later apologised to the team in the dressing room.

From BBC

The sold-out crowd at the Crypto.com Arena let out a huge roar when the pair stepped on to the court with the Lakers 51-35 ahead at the time.

From BBC

Thirty-seven inmates whose sentences had not been properly logged were let out in error.

From BBC

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