tighten
verb (used with or without object)
tightener
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a word derived from
tighten.
Example Sentences
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After the video went viral in August 2021, the skincare brand has been selling out of the temporary under-eye tightener on a regular basis.
From Fox News ● Nov. 27, 2021
In Chaplin’s classic comedy of the Machine Age, a bolt tightener fails at everything but falling in love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2020
With only three horses entered for a $5,000 purse, the Prep was a non-wagering exhibition, but it proved the perfect tightener for Greek Money.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2012
The Stars and Stripes served as a perfect tightener, enhancing the fitness of the long-distance specialist, and Winchester will be charging late under regular rider Cornelio Velasquez.
From Newsweek ● Aug. 12, 2011
A belt tightener should whenever practicable be placed on the slack side of the belt.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
