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tightener (ˈtaɪtənə) 

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noun

  1. a person or thing that tightens something else

tighten (ˈtaɪtən Pronunciation for tighten ) 

Definitions

verb

  1. to make or become tight or tighter

  2. See tighten one's belt

Derived Forms

ˈtightener noun

Example Sentences Including 'tightener'

Workers, however, are extremely sceptical, referring to the alleged saboteur as the "malicious nut tightener ".
Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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