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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.
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We had now extricated ourselves from the various
labyrinths and defiles. --Eustace.
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2. To cause to be emitted or evolved; as, to extricate heat
or moisture.
Syn: To disentangle; disembarrass; disengage; relieve;
evolve; set free; liberate.
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