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   tightness

   /ˈtʌɪtnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being fixed, fastened, or closed firmly: "the tightness of the seal was tested"
   • ▪ the quality of being close-fitting: "he managed to make himself comfortable on the chair despite the tightness of his trousers"
   • 2. the state of being stretched: "you can vary the tightness of the knitting"
   • ▪ a painful and constricted feeling in part of the body as a result of anxiety or illness: "he had an X-ray after complaining of tightness in his chest"
   • ▪ (of a person's muscles or skin) the quality of being firm or taut: "she felt the tightness of his bicep"
   • ▪ the quality of being well structured or disciplined: "the tightness of the argument"
   • 3. the state of having or allowing little room for manoeuvre: "the tightness of the space"
   • ▪ the state of changing direction sharply: "the tightness of the bends"
   • ▪ the state of being limited or restricted: "we remain concerned about the tightness of resources"
   • 4. the state of having a close relationship: "he speaks with greater impact because of his tightness with Washington"
   • 5. the quality of having only a small margin between winner and loser: "the tightness of the game was very evident"

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