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TIGHTENER
Etymology
Noun
tightener (plural tighteners)
Something used to tighten.
Anagrams
• Hettinger, retighten, tethering
Source: Wiktionary
Tight"en*er, n.
Definition: That which tightens; specifically (Mach.), a tightening pulley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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