Tightening

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/

Tightening (noun)

  1. The act of making something less loose or more secure.

Examples

  • The tightening of the screws improved the stability of the structure.
  • The tightening of the screws made the chair stable.

Common collocations: increase in tightening, process of tightening, effect of tightening

Synonyms of Tightening

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Tightening

  • — The opposite action of making something less tight.
  • — To make something less tense or tight.