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tightened around
UK
/ˈtaɪtənd əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈtaɪtənd əˈraʊnd/
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tighten around
verb
tightened around
Past Simple
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
обтягивать
утеснять
сводить
затрагивать
Synonyms
grip
clutch
fasten
secure
enclose
wrap
bind
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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