tightness
/ˈtaɪtnəs/
noun
- The state or quality of being firmly fixed or held in place; not loose.
- He adjusted the tightness of the rope so the tent wouldn't sag.
- Check the tightness of the screws before using the ladder.
- The tightness of the lid kept the jar sealed for years.
- A feeling of pressure or constriction in a part of the body, often caused by muscle tension or emotion.
- After the long run, she felt a tightness in her calves.
- Yoga helps relieve the tightness in my shoulders from sitting at a desk.
- The tightness in his chest made him worry about his health.
- A situation where money or resources are limited; scarcity.
- During the drought, the tightness of water supplies affected everyone.
- The tightness in the housing market made it hard to find an affordable apartment.
- The tightness of the budget meant we had to cancel the trip.
- The quality of being close or compact in arrangement, with little space between parts.
- The tightness of the schedule left no time for breaks.
- The tightness of the crowd made it difficult to move through the street.
- The tightness of the weave made the fabric very durable.