Airtight meaning

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Impermeable by air.
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Having no weak points; sound.

An airtight excuse.

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Too tight for air or gas to enter or escape.
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Having no flaws or weaknesses.

An airtight alibi.

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Giving no opening for attack; invulnerable.

An airtight defense.

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Being impermeable to air or other gases.
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(figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.

We have an airtight argument they won’t be able to punch holes in.

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(figuratively, of a person) Highly reserved in some matter, particularly tight-lipped or tight-fisted.
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Alternative form of airtight.
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Origin of airtight

Airtight Sentence Examples

  • In one system the main cables terminate in large airtight iron boxes placed in the manholes.

  • No matter what kind of leaves you end up making, be sure to store them in airtight containers (and possibly refrigerate, depending upon ingredients) for safekeeping before the wedding.

  • You can store the remainder in a Tupperware container, old cream cheese or butter container, or anything else laying around your house that is airtight and able to hold the final product.

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