1. the quality or state of being tight; firmness of fit or closure
Usage: plural of tightness
2. feelings of constriction or tension in muscles or body parts
Usage: medical or physical context
3. states of being strict or restrictive
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The different tightnesses of the jar lids made some harder to open than others.
• After the workout, she felt various tightnesses in her leg muscles.
• The mechanic checked the tightnesses of all the bolts on the engine.
• The physical therapist worked to relieve the tightnesses in his back.
• The coach noticed tightnesses in the team’s defensive formation.
• Different rope tightnesses were needed for various climbing techniques.