Definition of tight

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Tight (superl.) Fitting close, or too close, to the body; as, a tight coat or other garment..

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Air-tight :: Air-tight (a.) So tight as to be impermeable to air; as, an air-tight cylinder..
Intrinse :: Intrinse (a.) Tightly drawn; or (perhaps) intricate.
Taut :: Taut (a.) Tight; stretched; not slack; -- said esp. of a rope that is tightly strained.
Tight :: Tight (v. t.) To tighten.
Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A rectangular frame, with a tightening screw, used for compressing the joints of framework, etc..
Tightness :: Tightness (n.) The quality or condition of being tight.
Well :: Well (v. i.) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they are transported to market..
Steeving :: Steeve (n.) A spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton bales, and similar kinds of cargo which need to be packed tightly..
Air-tight :: Air-tight (n.) A stove the draft of which can be almost entirely shut off.
Highty-tighty :: Highty-tighty (a.) Hoity-toity.
Untighten :: Untighten (v. t.) To make less tight or tense; to loosen.
Swaddle :: Swaddle (v. t.) To bind as with a bandage; to bind or warp tightly with clothes; to swathe; -- used esp. of infants; as, to swaddle a baby..
Fleshings :: Fleshings (n. pl.) Flesh-colored tights, worn by actors dancers..
Twist :: Twist (n.) One of the threads of a warp, -- usually more tightly twisted than the filling..
Straiten :: Straiten (v. t.) To make tense, or tight; to tighten..
Woolder :: Woolder (n.) A stick used to tighten the rope in woolding.
Tightening :: Tightening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Tighte.
Cinch :: Cinch (n.) A tight grip.
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship..
Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
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