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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]

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