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Tightness

ˈtʌɪtnɪs

Tightness definitions
noun
tightness
  1. the quality of being fixed, fastened, or closed firmly

    "the tightness of the seal was tested"

    • the quality of being close-fitting

      "he managed to make himself comfortable on the chair despite the tightness of his trousers"

  2. the state of being stretched

    "you can vary the tightness of the knitting"

    • a painful and constricted feeling in part of the body as a result of anxiety or illness

      "he had an X-ray after complaining of tightness in his chest"

    • (of a person's muscles or skin) the quality of being firm or taut

      "she felt the tightness of his bicep"

    • the quality of being well structured or disciplined

      "the tightness of the argument"

  3. the state of having or allowing little room for manoeuvre

    "the tightness of the space"

    • the state of changing direction sharply

      "the tightness of the bends"

    • the state of being limited or restricted

      "we remain concerned about the tightness of resources"

  4. the state of having a close relationship

    "he speaks with greater impact because of his tightness with Washington"

  5. the quality of having only a small margin between winner and loser

    "the tightness of the game was very evident"