TIGHTEN
Tight"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tightened; p. pr. & vb. n. Tightening.]
Defn: To draw tighter; to straiten; to make more close in any manner.
Just where I please, with tightened rein I'll urge thee round the
dusty plain. Fawkes.
Tightening pulley (Mach.), a pulley which rests, or is forced,
against a driving belt to tighten it.
TIGHTENER
Tight"en*er, n.
Defn: That which tightens; specifically (Mach.), a tightening pulley.
TIGHTER
Tight"er, n.
Defn: A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer. [Obs.]
TIGHTLY
Tight"ly, adv.
Defn: In a tight manner; closely; nearly.
TIGHTNESS
Tight"ness, n.
Defn: The quality or condition of being tight.