Meaning of the word extricate in English

What does extricate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

extricate

US /ˈek.strɪ.keɪt/
UK /ˈek.strɪ.keɪt/

Verb

free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty

Example:
He managed to extricate himself from the difficult situation.
It took hours to extricate the victims from the wreckage.