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airtight
adjective air·tight \ˈer-ˌtīt\
: tightly sealed so that no air can get in or out
: too strong or effective to fail or to be defeated
Full Definition of AIRTIGHT
1
: impermeable to air or nearly so <an airtight seal>
2
a : having no noticeable weakness, flaw, or loophole <an airtight argument> b : permitting no opportunity for an opponent to score <an airtight defense>
— air·tight·ness noun
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First Known Use of AIRTIGHT
1728
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AIRTIGHT Defined for Kids
airtight
adjective air·tight \ˈer-ˈtīt\
Definition of AIRTIGHT for Kids
: so tightly sealed that no air can get in or out <Store the cookies in an airtight container.>
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