tightening Synonym

arrangements, configurations, installations, layouts, preparations, schemes, structures, systems, frameworks, organizations, plans, designs, compositions, establishments, formations, assemblies, constructions, settings, alignments, deployments, fixtures, institutions, foundations, provisions, accommodations, adjustments, adaptations [x]

fix, secure, anchor, fasten, immobilize, stabilize,ix, moor, root, lodge set, cement, embed, plant,, position, lock, bolt, nail, pin, rivet, screw, clamp, brace, prop, steady, freeze, bind, tether, chain, tie, fasten down, hold fast, hold in place, keep in place, lock in place, set in place, fix in place, secure in place [x]

driving force, impetus, motive power, propelling force, driving factor, main driver, primary force, central force, key factor, main influence, primary influence, core force, essential force, fundamental force, principal force, main impetus, main propellant, main stimulus, main motivator, main engine, main catalyst, main instigator, main activator, main energizer, main mover, main dynamo, main generator, main originator, main source, main wellspring, main wellhead, main fountainhead, main root, main cause, main reason, main springboard, main trigger, main spark, main ignition, main initiator, main promoter, main supporter, main sustainer, main upholder, main backbone, main pillar, main foundation [x]

dry, ungreased, unoiled, unmoistened, uncoated, frictional, rough [x]

align, adjust, harmonize, coordinate, standardize, synchronize, integrate, conform, match, equalize, regularize, balance, attune, calibrate, systematize, organize, arrange, order, rectify, streamline, normalize, adapt, fit, accommodate, reconcile, unify, blend, merge, assimilate, coalesce, fuse, amalgamate, combine, incorporate, unite, consolidate, homogenize, standardise [x]

push-button, switch, control, actuator, knob, key, trigger, button [x]

diagram, blueprint, plan, layout, drawing, outline, chart, map, representation, sketch, design, draft, model, framework, guide, schema, structure, configuration, arrangement, format, pattern, template, prototype, illustration, depiction, graphic, image, visual, figure, table, grid, matrix, flowchart, block diagram, circuit diagram, wiring diagram, system diagram, technical drawing, engineering drawing, architectural drawing, plan view, elevation, section, cross-section, detail, assembly drawing, exploded view, isometric drawing [x]

gasket, o-ring, seal, washer, packing, rubber ring, sealing gasket, sealing washer, sealing o-ring, sealing seal, sealing packing [x]

rotate, turn, spin, pivot, revolve, twist, whirl, swing, gyrate, oscillate [x]

plugs, caps, corks, bungs, seals, lids, closures, barriers, blockers, impediments, obstructions, preventers, inhibitors, deterrents, brakes, halts, pauses, intermissions, interruptions, suspensions, breaks, delays, checks, restraints, hindrances, barricades, roadblocks, obstacles, hurdles, impeders, stymies, thwartings, preventatives, preventions, deterrences, interdicts, prohibitions, embargoes, moratoriums, cessations, terminations, conclusions, endings, finishes, completions, culminations, finales, windups, wrap-ups [x]

spin, whirl, twirl, rotate, revolve, circle, pivot, swirl, wheel, spiral, turn, twist, roll, orbit, loop, circulate, wind, gyre, spin around, revolve around [x]

correct, rectify, amend, fix, repair, adjust, resolve, remedy, mend, redress, straighten, improve, reform, revise, modify, tweak, restore, recalibrate, recondition, rehabilitate, reestablish, reconstitute, reassemble, reconfigure, rework, troubleshoot, fine-tune, align, balance, harmonize, normalize, standardize, regularize, synchronize, coordinate, optimize, perfect, enhance, upgrade, update, modernize, streamline, refine, polish, tune, service, overhaul, maintain, calibrate [x]

well-designed, well-constructed, well-built, well-crafted, well-made, expertly-engineered, skill-designed, efficiently-engineered, precisely-constructed, meticulously-crafted, robustly-built, soundly-constructed, thoughtfully-designed, carefully-engineered, high-quality, superiorly, excellently-crafted, proficiently-designed, adeptly-engineered, competently-constructed, masterfully-crafted, finely-built, expertly-constructed, skillfully-crafted, efficiently-designed, precisely-engineered, meticulously-constructed, robustly-crafted, soundly-built, thoughtfully-engineered, carefully-constructed, high-quality-designed, superiorly-engineered, excellently-constructed, proficiently-crafted, adeptly-constructed, competently-designed, masterfully-engineered, finely-constructed, expertly-crafted, skillfully-built, efficiently-constructed, precisely-crafted, meticulously-designed, robustly-engineered, soundly-crafted, thoughtfully-constructed, carefully-crafted [x]

stabilize, secure, steady, anchor, fix, firm, brace, support, reinforce, fortify, strengthen, balance, solidify, fasten, set, establish, root, ground, settle, moor, cement, hold, lock, steadying, underpin, prop, buttress, shore up, stiffen, toughen, harden, consolidate, embed, entrench, firm up, secure in place, make firm, make stable, make secure, make solid, make steady [x]

matches, coordinates, harmonizes, synchronizes, adjusts, arranges, aligns [x]