Dislodging: meaning, definitions and examples

physical removal

Dislodging refers to the act of removing or forcing something out of its position. This term is often used in contexts where something is stuck or firmly held in place. Dislodging can apply to objects, such as rocks or furniture, or more abstract concepts, like beliefs or habits. It implies a certain level of force or effort is necessary to achieve the removal.

displace, extract, prise, remove, unseat

Examples of usage

• The contractor was dislodging the old tiles from the floor.

• She struggled with dislodging the stubborn piece of gum from her shoe.

• Rescuers worked tirelessly in dislodging the trapped boulder from the road.