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Tighten

/ˈtaɪtn/

To make something more secure or less loose by adjusting it.

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He knitted his brows and tightened his lips.

Her hand tightens around mine as she stops in place.

Tom held the part in place while Al tightened the screws.

Derived from Middle English tighte meaning to draw tight, related to Old English tihan for pulling or drawing.

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