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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Tighten' in a Sentence

"To make something firm or less loose, or to become firm or less loose." more

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The chef had been tightening the pasta dough to achieve the perfect consistency.
The detective had been tightening the focus on the key suspect in the investigation.
Maria had been tightening the lid on the jar to preserve the homemade jam.
The athlete had been tightening his muscles before the crucial race.

Tighten

tahyt-n
verbTo make something firm or less loose, or to become firm or less loose.
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Last Updated On: July 4, 2024
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