Tightens Definition

Tightens Sentence Examples

• So she—" Gladys read from her notes, "...stepped up on the velvet chair, tightens the silken cord about her neck, and closed her eyes...."

• This weight pulls directly against the rope; so if the latter slacks, the weight pulls out the pulley frame and tightens it up again.

• So she—" Gladys read from her notes, "...stepped up on the velvet chair, tightens the silken cord about her neck, and closed her eyes...."

• Moving the inflamed tendon further inflamed tendon further inflames the sheath, which tightens onto the tendon, causing pain.

• Every new treaty, directive and regulation tightens the ratchet even further.