Yet I hoped by grouting at the earth below it to be able to dislodge the stone at the side; but while I was considering how best to begin, the candle flickered, the wick gave a sudden lurch to one side, and I was left in darkness.
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied; "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space" remove or force out from a position; "The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums"; "He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble
To dislodge a person from a position or job means to remove them from it. He may challenge the Prime Minister even if he decides he cannot dislodge her this time
To dislodge something means to remove it from where it was fixed or held. Rainfall had dislodged debris from the slopes of the volcano
To drive out from a place of hiding or defense; as, to dislodge a deer, or an enemy
To drive from a lodge or place of rest; to remove from a place of quiet or repose; as, shells resting in the sea at a considerate depth are not dislodged by storms
remove or force out from a position; "The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums"; "He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble