Sentence examples for tighten you from inspiring English sources

First, because they are adjustable (you unscrew to loosen, pull out sections, then screw again to tighten) you have to be very careful to do them up tight, otherwise you could be walking about and the stick will concertina in on itself, as has happened to me.

Do not over tighten, you risk stripping the threads.

If your screw is a bit long, and the knob won't tighten, you can always add a washer between the screw and the face.

Then put the plug back in but do not over tighten, you should feel the washer only start to squash or tension to specifications.

Don't over tighten, you're aiming for as close to the same tension on each bolt as you can.

Your heart pounds, your chest tightens, you sweat and gasp as dread sets in.

"There's been some tightening, you bet, because he's bringing the Democrats home," Mr. Rove said.

Once the loop is fully tightened, you are finished.

Once the knot is tightened, you should be able to slide it to create a bigger or smaller loop.

If you wrap the wire around the screw in the same direction the screw tightens, you will ensure a solid connection.

If you find you need to tighten further, you can untie and shorten up the length.