ˈtaɪtɛn

Definitions

1. verb

to make something tighter or more secure; to cause something to become more compact or dense

“She had to tighten the screws before assembling the furniture.”

2. verb

to become more compact or dense; to become tighter or more secure

“The rope began to tighten around my wrist.”

3. noun

the act of making something tighter or more secure

“The tightening of the rope caused a great deal of pain.”