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Definition extricate in American English

extricate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈekstrɪˌkeɪt/
1

to get someone out of a difficult or unpleasant situation

Example

Pete had managed to extricate himself from a very embarrassing situation.

Synonyms and related words
escape ride out extricate
2

to get someone or something out of a place, when this is difficult or dangerous

Example

It took two hours to extricate him from the rubble.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save
Definition extricate in American English