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tightening

SayTY-tuhn-ing/ˈtaɪ.tən.ɪŋ/

Pluraltightenings

2 meanings of tightening

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  1. 1
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The act of making something tighter or more firmly fixed.

    Like turning a screw so it holds more firmly than before.

    The tightening of the bolt finally stopped the leak.

    A slow tightening of the strap kept the bag shut.

    Similarrestriction, constriction

    Oppositeloosening, easing, relaxation

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of tighten. Use this form for an action that is happening right now.

    She is tightening the laces on her boots before the race.

    The mechanic is tightening every bolt on the wheel.

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tightening is a form of tighten

tighten, verb: To make something firmer or harder to move, like a screw or knot. Full entry

Forms
tightentightens he/she/ittightening -ing formtightened past tense, past participle
Spelling
tighten → tightening: add -ing

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