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Tension :: Tension (a.) A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required degree of tightness..

Camptight :: Camptight (n.) A duel; the decision of a case by a duel.

Nut :: Nut (n.) A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See Illust. of lst Bolt..

Tighter :: Tighter (n.) A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer.

Tightened :: Tightened (imp. & p. p.) of Tighte.

Fit :: Fit (n.) The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.

Tightener :: Tightener (n.) That which tightens; specifically (Mach.), a tightening pulley..

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Not ragged; whole; neat; tidy.

Compartment :: Compartment (n.) One of the sections into which the hold of a ship is divided by water-tight bulkheads.

Highty-tighty :: Highty-tighty (a.) Hoity-toity.

Garrot :: Garrot (n.) A stick or small wooden cylinder used for tightening a bandage, in order to compress the arteries of a limb..

Strait :: Strait (superl.) Tight; close; closely fitting.

Autoclave :: Autoclave (n.) A kind of French stewpan with a steam-tight lid.

Cofferdam :: Cofferdam (n.) A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc..

Straiten :: Straiten (v. t.) To make tense, or tight; to tighten..

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..

Strict :: Strict (a.) Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature..

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Somewhat intoxicated; tipsy.

Bedkey :: Bedkey (n.) An instrument for tightening the parts of a bedstead.

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Pressing; stringent; not easy; firmly held; dear; -- said of money or the money market. Cf. Easy, 7..

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