Definition of Tighten
Tighten
tight·en
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(verb)
to make something tight, close, or secure in some way, or to make something tighter;
e.g. I felt my daughter tighten her grip on my hand when she noticed a strange man following us.
(verb)
to become tight, close, or secure in some way, or to become tighter;
e.g. The cold caused the lid to shrink and tighten around the jar.
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