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tightening

/ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does tightening mean?

noun, verb

The act of making something tighter; a process of increasing the tightness of something. In music, a technique of increasing the tension of a string or note.

Example

"The mechanic performed a series of tightening operations to secure the loose bolt."

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