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let-out

[ adjective let-out; noun let-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(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

Chiefly British. a means of escape; loophole.

let out

verb

to give vent to; emit
to let out a howl
to allow to go or run free; release
may take a clause as object to reveal (a secret)
to make available to tenants, hirers, or contractors
to permit to flow out
to let air out of the tyres
to make (a garment) larger, as by unpicking (the seams) and sewing nearer the outer edge

noun

a chance to escape

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Word History and Origins

Origin of let-out¹

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

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Example Sentences

“When we first filmed it glowing ... everyone in the control room let out a loud ‘Oooooh!’ at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The ex-offender is one of nearly 3,000 people who were let out early in England and Wales.

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Ruth Garcia, 25, let out an exhausted "how?"

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