tightening

Meanings

• the act of making something tighter or more secure

  - "He tightened the bolt on the bike."
  - "The climber carefully tightened the ropes."

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Antonyms

loosen

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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Etymology

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From Old English 'teagian' meaning 'to draw tight'.

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Related Concepts

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1. fastening: A device or system used to hold things together.

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