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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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