Retightening: meaning, definitions and examples
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retightening
[ ˌriːtaɪˈtənɪŋ ]
adjustment process
Retightening refers to the act of tightening something again that has become loose. This is often necessary in various mechanical and structural applications to ensure safety and functionality.
Synonyms
fastening, secure, tightening.
Examples of usage
- The mechanic performed retightening on the bolts after the engine test.
- After a few days, the screws needed retightening to fix the loose shelf.
- Retightening the straps on the backpack made it more comfortable to carry.
- During the maintenance check, the technician suggested retightening the fittings.
Translations
Translations of the word "retightening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reaperto
🇮🇳 फिर से कसना
🇩🇪 Wiederanziehen
🇮🇩 mengencangkan kembali
🇺🇦 повторне затягування
🇵🇱 ponowne dokręcenie
🇯🇵 再締め付け
🇫🇷 resserrement
🇪🇸 reajuste
🇹🇷 yeniden sıkma
🇰🇷 재조정
🇸🇦 إعادة الشد
🇨🇿 opětovné utažení
🇸🇰 opätovné utiahnutie
🇨🇳 重新紧固
🇸🇮 ponovno zategovanje
🇮🇸 aftur spennur
🇰🇿 қайта тарту
🇬🇪 მחדש შესწორება
🇦🇿 təkrar sıxma
🇲🇽 reajuste
Etymology
The term 'retightening' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-' meaning again or back, and 'tightening,' which comes from the word 'tighten.' The word 'tighten' has roots in the Old English 'tihtan,' which means to make tight. The 're-' prefix has its origins in Latin, denoting repetition. As machinery and construction evolved during the Industrial Revolution, the need for ongoing maintenance and the concept of retightening became increasingly relevant in English vocabulary. Thus, 'retightening' emerged as a descriptive term in technical contexts, particularly in engineering, manufacturing, and home improvement sectors, indicating the necessity of ensuring objects that require security and stability are kept properly fastened.