tight - English word #627

Translation

Held or fixed firmly, or close to the body with little room to move.

Word origin

From Middle English, probably from Old Norse thettr, meaning dense or close.

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"Tight" means they are close to the foot, with no room.

rope slip.

Here "tight" means he held it firmly.

lid .

Here "tight" means the lid is fixed firmly and does not move.

loose

Not held or fixed firmly, or with plenty of room to move.

hold

To have something in your hands or arms and keep it there.

pull

To move something towards you or in the way you are going.

close

To move something so it is shut and not open.

hard

Not easy to do, or firm and solid to touch.

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