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TIGHTNESS

\tˈa͡ɪtnəs], \tˈa‍ɪtnəs], \t_ˈaɪ_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of TIGHTNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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lack of movement or room for movement

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

lack of movement or room for movement

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The state of being tight.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The quality or condition of being tight; closeness; compactness; stringency.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Closeness; compactness;-straitness ;-neatness ;-parsimoniousness ;-scarcity, as of demand or supply.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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