to fit tightly
1Fit — Fit, n. 1. The quality of being fit; adjustment; adaptedness; as of dress to the person of the wearer. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mach.) (a) The coincidence of parts that come in contact. (b) The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly. [1913… …
2Fit rod — Fit Fit, n. 1. The quality of being fit; adjustment; adaptedness; as of dress to the person of the wearer. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mach.) (a) The coincidence of parts that come in contact. (b) The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.… …
3fit — 1 /fIt/ verb past tense fitted also fit AmE past participle fit 1 RIGHT SIZE (intransitive, transitive not in progressive) to be the right size and shape for someone or something: The dress fits perfectly. | fit sb: The jacket fitted me pretty… …
4fit — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 way sth fits/way two things match ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, good, nice ▪ We need to achieve the best fit between the staff required and the staff available. ▪ correct, exact …
5tightly — adv. Tightly is used with these adjectives: ↑closed, ↑constrained, ↑organized, ↑restricted, ↑shut, ↑woven Tightly is used with these verbs: ↑bind, ↑clamp, ↑clasp, ↑clench, ↑ …
6shrink fit — A fit between two parts which is very tight. The outer or encircling piece is expanded by heating so it will fit over inner piece. Sometimes the inner piece is contracted by chilling. As the two pieces reach operating temperature or room… …
7press fit — noun : the fit of a shaft driven into a hole slightly smaller than itself and held tight and motionless compare loose fit * * * pressfit, adj. Mach. assembly of two tightly fitting parts, as a hub on a shaft, made by a press or the like. Also… …
8Forcing fit — Forcing For cing, n. 1. The accomplishing of any purpose violently, precipitately, prematurely, or with unusual expedition. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gardening) The art of raising plants, flowers, and fruits at an earlier season than the natural one, as …
9press fit — pressfit, adj. Mach. assembly of two tightly fitting parts, as a hub on a shaft, made by a press or the like. Also called drive fit, force fit. [1885 90] * * * …
10un|fit|ted — «uhn FIHT ihd», adjective. 1. not fitted; unsuited; unfit. 2. not fitting the body tightly; loose, as a coat or suit: »an unfitted jacket …
