close+tightly
51latch — [[t]lætʃ[/t]] n. 1) a device for holding a door, gate, or the like closed, usu. a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc 2) to close or fasten with a latch 3) to close tightly so that the latch is secured 4) phv latch on to grab… …
52seal off — verb 1. make tight; secure against leakage (Freq. 3) seal the windows • Syn: ↑seal • Derivationally related forms: ↑seal (for: ↑seal), ↑sealant …
53stop up — verb fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug plug the hole stop up the leak • Syn: ↑plug, ↑secure • Derivationally related forms: ↑plug (for: ↑plug) …
54Clutch — Clutch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clutched} (kl[u^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Clutching}.] [OE. clucchen. See {Clutch}, n.] 1. To seize, clasp, or grip with the hand, hands, or claws; often figuratively; as, to clutch power. [1913 Webster] A man may set… …
55Clutched — Clutch Clutch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clutched} (kl[u^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Clutching}.] [OE. clucchen. See {Clutch}, n.] 1. To seize, clasp, or grip with the hand, hands, or claws; often figuratively; as, to clutch power. [1913 Webster] A man… …
56Clutching — Clutch Clutch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clutched} (kl[u^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Clutching}.] [OE. clucchen. See {Clutch}, n.] 1. To seize, clasp, or grip with the hand, hands, or claws; often figuratively; as, to clutch power. [1913 Webster] A man… …
57clench — transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English clencan; akin to Old English clingan to cling Date: 13th century 1. clinch 2 2. to hold fast ; clutch < clenched the arms of the chair > 3. t …
58seal off — transitive verb Date: 1931 to close tightly …
59Fecal incontinence — ICD 10 R15 ICD 9 787.6 Fecal incontinence (or faecal incontinence, FI) is the loss of regular control of the bowels. Involuntary excretion and leaking are common occurrences for those affected. Subjects relating to defecation …
60Mudskipper — Mudskippers Mudskippers in The Gambia Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia …
