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tighten around
UK
/ˈtaɪtən əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈtaɪtən əˈraʊnd/
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tighten around
verb
tightened around
Past Simple
tightened around
Past Participle
tightening around
Gerund
UK
/ˈtaɪtən əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈtaɪtən əˈraʊnd/
сжиматься вокруг
The snake began to tighten around its prey.
Змея начала сжиматься вокруг своей добычи.
Additional translations
сводить
утеснять
затрагивать
обтягивать
Synonyms
wrap
bind
enclose
secure
fasten
grip
clutch
clasp
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tighten around
verb
To make something more secure or snug by applying pressure or force around it.
She tightened the scarf around her neck to keep warm in the chilly wind.
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