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tight Economics a. (of a commodity) difficult to obtain; in excess demand b. (of funds, money, etc.) difficult and expensive to borrow because of high demand or restrictive monetary policy c. (of markets) characterized by excess demand or scarcity with prices tending to rise tight [tīt] (engineering) Unbroken, crack-free, and solid rock in which a naked hole will stand without caving. A borehole made impermeable to water by cementation or casing. (mechanical engineering) Inadequate clearance or the barest minimum of clearance between working parts. The absence of leaks in a pressure system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By running a tight ship, she would make certain that her team of 10 knew that she meant business. Being vigilant and running a tight ship are imperative, but they can be done without paranoia and suspicion (not to mention constant demoralizing threats). ``What would really be news about the city of Los Angeles would be that they're running a tight ship and that the private companies that are benefiting from the use of city facilities are paying their own way. |
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