Shut and Tight

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Shut

Shut adjective - Used especially of mouth or eyes.
Usage example: his eyes were shut against the sunlight
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Tight is a synonym for shut in sealed topic. In some cases you can use "Tight" instead an adjective "Shut".
Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

Tight

Tight adjective - Pressed tightly together.
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Shut is a synonym for tight in sealed topic. Sometimes you can use "Shut" instead an adjective "Tight".
Nearby Words: tighten, tightness, tightly

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  • Made of Indestructium They're referred to as "clam shells" due to the general design: plastic mold folds shut like a clam shell, then is sealed tight.
    Source: Made of Indestructium
  • Film / Zwartboek After getting caught, it's made into a deathtrap by screwing it shut all nice and tight-like.
    Source: Film / Zwartboek
  • If You're So Evil, Eat This Kitten Diana: Well, I'd have put this strawberry in that guy's mouth, taken him up to my room, put a gun between his ribs and told him to shut up and sit tight, or I'd arrest him for solicitation.
    Source: If You're So Evil, Eat This Kitten
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