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Definition of: extricate
(eks′trə·kāt) v.t. ·cat·ed, ·cat·ing
1. To free from hindrance, difficulties, etc.; disentangle.
2. To cause to be given off; evolve, as gas or moisture. See synonyms under RELEASE. [<L extricatus, pp. of extricare <ex- out + tricae troubles]
—ex·tri·ca·ble (eks′·tri·kə·bəl) adjective
—ex′tri·ca·bly adverb
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