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Meaning of
tightening
in English
tightening
us
//ˈtaɪtnɪŋ//
uk
//ˈtaɪtnɪŋ//
#common
Lemma:
tighten
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
making
something
tighter
;
securing
process
of
increasing
tightness
restricting
money
availability
raising
short-term
interest
rates
(
monetary
policy
)
Noun
the
act
of
making
tight
Compounds / Phrases
overtightening