Extrication
(noun)
- The act of freeing or releasing from a difficult or entangled situation.
- The process of freeing a person or object from a trap or a dangerous or restrictive situation.
- The act of removing or separating something from a surrounding material or mass.
Origin:
Derived from the latin verb 'extricare' meaning to disentangle or release.
Examples:
- The extrication of the car from the mud was a difficult and time-consuming task.
- The extrication of the victims from the rubble was a priority for the rescue team.
- The extrication of the bird from the net was performed carefully to avoid injury.
- The extrication of the child from the well was a miraculous event.
- The extrication of the ancient artifact from the earth was a historic moment.