Visual meaning of 'dislodging' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of dislodging: To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied. - Image 1

verb

To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.

Examples:

"The dentist was having trouble dislodging the stubborn popcorn kernel from between my teeth. "

action position

Visual illustration of dislodging: To move or go from a dwelling or former position. - Image 1

verb

To move or go from a dwelling or former position.

Examples:

"The wind was strong enough to start dislodging the leaves from the trees. "

position action

Visual illustration of dislodging: To force out of a secure or settled position. - Image 1

Visual illustration of dislodging: To force out of a secure or settled position. - Image 2

verb

To force out of a secure or settled position.

Examples:

"The dentist was careful when dislodging the piece of popcorn stuck between my teeth. "

action position

Visual illustration of dislodging: The act by which something is dislodged. - Image 1

Visual illustration of dislodging: The act by which something is dislodged. - Image 2

noun

The act by which something is dislodged.

Examples:

"The dislodging of the rock from the cliff face created a dangerous situation for hikers below. "

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "something" - An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Visual illustration for the word "created" - To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

/kɹiˈeɪtɪd/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

Visual illustration for the word "stubborn" - Stubbornness.

/ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/

"Her stubbornness prevented her from admitting she was wrong, even when presented with evidence. "

Visual illustration for the word "position" - A place or location.

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Visual illustration for the word "settled" - To conclude or resolve (something):

/ˈsɛtl̩d/

To conclude or resolve (something):

"After a long discussion, the committee finally settled the date for the school picnic. "

Visual illustration for the word "dwelling" - A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/

A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

"The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

Visual illustration for the word "dislodged" - To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.

/dɪsˈlɒdʒd/ /dɪsˈlɔdʒd/

To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.

"The strong wind dislodged the bird's nest from the tree branch. "

Visual illustration for the word "careful" - Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

carefuladjective

/ˈkɛːfəl/ /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

"He was a slow and careful driver."

Visual illustration for the word "situation" - The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Visual illustration for the word "occupied" - Reserved, engaged.

occupiedadjective

/ˈɑkjəpaɪd/

Reserved, engaged.

"The stall on the left is occupied."

Visual illustration for the word "previously" - (with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

previouslyadverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

Visual illustration for the word "dangerous" - Full of danger.

dangerousadjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."