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   tightness

   /ˈtʌɪtnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being fixed, fastened, or closed firmly: "the tightness of the seal was tested"
   • ▪ the quality of being close-fitting: "he managed to make himself comfortable on the chair despite the tightness of his trousers"
   • 2. the state of being stretched: "you can vary the tightness of the knitting"
   • ▪ a painful and constricted feeling in part of the body as a result of anxiety or illness: "he had an X-ray after complaining of tightness in his chest"
   • ▪ (of a person's muscles or skin) the quality of being firm or taut: "she felt the tightness of his bicep"
   • ▪ the quality of being well structured or disciplined: "the tightness of the argument"
   • 3. the state of having or allowing little room for manoeuvre: "the tightness of the space"
   • ▪ the state of changing direction sharply: "the tightness of the bends"
   • ▪ the state of being limited or restricted: "we remain concerned about the tightness of resources"
   • 4. the state of having a close relationship: "he speaks with greater impact because of his tightness with Washington"
   • 5. the quality of having only a small margin between winner and loser: "the tightness of the game was very evident"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTIGHTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Tightness is the quality of fitting the body too closely, feeling pressure, looking or sounding tense, or being firm, close, or strict. Learn more about the different meanings and usage of tightness with examples and translations.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word tight as an adjective and an adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to distinguish between tight and its homophone tight.

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   1. Fixed or fastened firmly in place: a tight lid; tight screws; a tight knot. 2. Stretched or drawn out fully: a tight wire; a tight drumhead. 3. Of such close construction as to be impermeable: cloth tight enough to hold water; warm in our tight little cabin. 4. a.

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   noun. the spatial property of being crowded together. synonyms: compactness, concentration, denseness, density. see more. noun. a tight feeling in some part of the body. “she felt an alarming tightness in her chest”. synonyms: constriction. see more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › tightnesstightness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   the fact of looking or sounding anxious, upset or angry. the tightness of her smile. the fact of having a close relationship with somebody else or with other people. the tightness of the community. the fact of curving suddenly rather than gradually. the tightness of the bend. Check pronunciation: tightness.

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   Tightness is the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for tightness in this online thesaurus.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.: Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution. If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop.