Kids Definition tighten verb tight· en ˈtīt-ᵊn tightened; tightening ˈtīt-niŋ -ᵊn-iŋ : to make or become tight or tighter tightener

tightening (ˈtaɪtənɪŋ) n 1. (of a part of the body) tensing or stiffening 2. the act of making a rule, policy, or system stricter or more efficient

TIGHTENING definition: 1. the activity of limiting the amount of money that people and companies are able to borrow or…. Learn more.

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Tightening is the act or process of making something more fixed or secure by reducing slack or applying pressure to it. This may involve fastening something or increasing tension or pressure.

Definitions of tightening noun the act of making something tighter “the tightening of economic controls” see more

tightening definition: act of making something tighter or more secure. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "the noose is tightening", …

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She stopped and stared, throat tightening. Damian hissed beside her, his grip on her neck tightening. Her pacing ceased, her throat tightening at the thought of spurning him. Useful for tightening those …

It was tightening her throat, filling her nostrils, placing a strange pressure behind her eyes.