'Extricated' definitions:

Definition of 'Extricated'

From: GCIDE
  • Extricate \Ex"tri*cate\ ([e^]ks"tr[i^]*k[=a]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Extricated([e^]ks"tr[i^]*k[=a]`t[e^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Extricating([e^]ks"tr[i^]*k[=a]`t[i^]ng).] [L. extricatus, p. p. of extricare to extricate; ex out + tricae trifles, impediments, perplexities. Cf. Intricate.]
  • 1. To free, as from difficulties or perplexities; to disentangle; to disembarrass; as, to extricate a person from debt, peril, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • We had now extricated ourselves from the various labyrinths and defiles. --Eustace. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To cause to be emitted or evolved; as, to extricate heat or moisture.
  • Syn: To disentangle; disembarrass; disengage; relieve; evolve; set free; liberate. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'extricated'

From: GCIDE
  • extricated \extricated\ adj. freed from an entanglement or difficulty.
  • Syn: disentangled, freed. [WordNet 1.5]

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