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Tense :: Tense (a.) Stretched tightly; strained to stiffness; rigid; not lax; as, a tense fiber..

Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To close tightly; to clinch.

Hermetical :: Hermetical (a.) Made perfectly close or air-tight by fusion, so that no gas or spirit can enter or escape; as, an hermetic seal. See Note under Hermetically..

Tights :: Tights (n. pl.) Close-fitting garments, especially for the lower part of the body and the legs..

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Close, so as not to admit the passage of a liquid or other fluid; not leaky; as, a tight ship; a tight cask; a tight room; -- often used in this sense as the second member of a compound; as, water-tight; air-tight..

Desiccator :: Desiccator (n.) A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as sulphuric acid or calcium chloride, above which is suspended the material to be dried, or preserved from moisture..

Tightened :: Tightened (imp. & p. p.) of Tighte.

Fleshings :: Fleshings (n. pl.) Flesh-colored tights, worn by actors dancers..

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Close; parsimonious; saving; as, a man tight in his dealings..

Camptight :: Camptight (n.) A duel; the decision of a case by a duel.

Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as, to brace the nerves..

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open; as, tight cloth; a tight knot..

Air-tight :: Air-tight (n.) A stove the draft of which can be almost entirely shut off.

Frap :: Frap (v. t.) To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen, as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle by drawing the lines together..

Rain-tight :: Rain-tight (a.) So tight as to exclude rain; as, a rain-tight roof..

Bowline :: Bowline (n.) A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used to keep the weather edge of the sail tight forward, when the ship is closehauled..

Brace :: Brace (n.) That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

Tight :: Tight (v. t.) To tighten.

Close-stool :: Close-stool (n.) A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover..

Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..

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