Word Finder - tighten

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To make tighter.

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Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn.

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To become tighter.

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That joint is tightening as the wood dries.

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To make money harder to borrow or obtain.

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If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh.

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To raise short-term interest rates.

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The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point.

She watched him tighten a strap around the horse's belly.

Here. Tighten the straps.

Meanwhile on land Suleiman had taken full advantage of the European situation to tighten his grip on Hungary.

A bridge of this pattern has the advantage that the insertion or removal of a plug in the measuring arm does not tend to tighten or loosen all the rest of the plugs; moreover, there are fewer plugs to manipulate, and each plug is occupied.

Remember - racehorses are taught to go faster when you tighten the reins !

To sharpen a note that is too flat, tighten the string.

Holding the narrow end, tighten the knot.

If it is loose, then use a tiny screwdriver to tighten it.

Not only do they remove makeup and leave the skin feeling fresh and cool, but they also tighten pores and provide a healthy dose of antioxidants.

Close your right eye, arching your eyebrow to tighten your lid.

If you have monthly budget goals and want to know where you spend money, even superfluously, you can use My Spending Report to see charts and layouts that demonstrate where your money goes and where you can tighten your belt.

If it is not, you will need to loosen or tighten the string's tension.

Tune them all up roughly, making sure they are taught but taking care not to over tighten them as they can break.

Make sure that the brace is centered and then tighten it in place.

Faucet replacements and other plumbing tasks usually require a double wrench approach in which you use one wrench to hold a pipe securely and employ a second wrench to tighten or loosen the adjoining fitting.

Tighten down the bolts from below with a wrench, and when you have them as tight as you can get them, ease them off 1/4 turn to avoid cracking the china.

Make sure the tank is completely level, and loosen and tighten the bolts individually to adjust if needed.

Insert the bolts into the floor on either side of the toilet and tighten them down.

Screw the seat down into place and tighten it so it doesn't wiggle.

Be careful not to over tighten the nuts on the faucet stems that hold the faucet in place; over-tightening the nuts could cause the body of the faucet to crack.

Tighten them to the point where they are secure without putting too much pressure on them.

Tighten them so they are snug, and check them for leaks once you have the water turned back on.

If a leak is noticeable, gradually tighten the connector until the leak stops.

Tighten each of the screws and cover them all with electrical tape.

Take your finger out and tighten the knot.

You'll sometimes find a drawstring in the waistband that allows you to tighten or loosen the fit as needed since these shorts often come without belt loops.

Bring the wide end across the front and then bring it up through the loop and push it down through the knot in front and tighten.

Tighten it up and then hold onto the narrow end as you move the knot into place.

Tighten the knot and move it up toward the neck until it's firmly in place.

To tighten it, be sure to grab both ends and then tug gently.

Now, gently pull A to tighten the knot and guide it up to the collar.

Pull both loops tautly to tighten, taking care to adjust the sides by nudging gently (if necessary) in order to ensure that both ends are equal.

A good trench should have wrist fasteners with buckles, allowing you to tighten it as much as you need to keep the rain from getting in.

They're made of mesh, fit loosely, and have an elastic waistband that you can tighten on the inside for a perfect fit.

If you tighten the straps too much, your bra will ride up in back.

Lean back slowly, tighten your abdominals, and then sit up tall again.

Singing and other muscle toning exercises can help to tighten the muscles in the throat and therefore improve the airflow there.

Hold a nasal mask up to your face and then tighten the straps to hold the mask securely against your face.

When you sit or stand in the same position most of the day, the muscles tighten up and can spasm.

Use the tiny screwdriver to tighten the hinges on the side of your glasses.

Use the screwdriver to tighten your glasses bit by bit, and try them on after each adjustment to test the fit.

Replace missing screws with those from the repair kit; tighten with a mini screw-driver.

Check screws occasionally and tighten as necessary.

Many come with a draw cord so you can tighten it around your face, adding warmth on windy and chilly nights.

Tighten the shoulder straps only enough to feel a little tension, leaving two inches loose at the bottom of each.

Some doctors also use promotility agents to tighten the LES and promote faster emptying of the stomach.

This treatment will tighten the tissues and therefore diminish the bruising.

Indomethocin causes the muscles within the heart to tighten, closing the PDA.

Anticholinergics are medications that open the airways by relaxing the muscle bands that tighten around the airways.

Yet extensions do require additional care and maintenance, and the best salons will advise clients about follow-up appointments to tighten extensions (they loosen naturally as hair grows), change styles, and remove the hairpieces.