The drawbar is then tightened, drawing the shank firmly into the spindle. The bolts have to be tightened evenly. In response, the military junta tightened its grip. Newer safety regulations have been tightened and relaxed. Over the next month the besiegers slowly tightened their grips on the fort. The cord is then tightened and tied to the pole at the bottom. A heavily tightened constrictor knot will likely jam. Once focused, a set screw was tightened to hold the rear section in place. Also used was strychnine, which in small doses tightened tired muscles. The angle measurement process enables joints which have already been tightened to be recognized. However, bail laws had since been tightened in this regard. However, as the campaign continued, the race greatly tightened. He tightened his hold over political life, jailing several hundred opposition supporters. Lug nuts should never be tightened in a circle. At the same time the tolerances were tightened.