cast loose

Before the strange ship was close enough for the lookout to see her colors, the guns were cast loose and ready for action.

I want these men drilled until they can cast loose their guns, run them out, and fire—” he snapped his fingers—“like that! Do you understand?”

With its deep ensemble, the movie doesn’t want for colorful characters, and Davis keeps his cast loose, unvarnished and unleashed.

They were just about to cast loose when their guide paused, boat-hook in hand.

Sorrowfully they cast loose the funeral boat: there Boromir lay, restful, peaceful, gliding upon the bosom of the flowing water.