stretch tightly
Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words
to pull something until it is tight and not loose
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Examples (10)
- Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame.
- The rope was stretched tightly across the river.
- She had to stretch the bandage tightly around his arm.
- The artist always stretches the canvas tightly before applying paint.
- To prevent leaks, you must stretch the plastic film tightly over the container.
- The drum skin needs to be stretched tightly for the best sound.
- He carefully stretched the wires tightly between the posts.
- Make sure the tent fly is stretched tightly to shed water effectively.
- The elastic material will stretch tightly to fit various sizes.
- With great effort, they managed to stretch the net tightly across the court.