tightly-knit

tightly-knit
tight-knitˈ or tightly-knitˈ adjective
1. Close-knit
2. Closely integrated
3. Tightly organized
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Main Entry:tight

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tightly-knit UK [ˌtaɪtli ˈnɪt] US adjective
tight-knit
Thesaurus: words used to describe plans and preparationssynonym describing or involving groups of peoplesynonym

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ˌtight-ˈknit [tight-knit] (also ˌtightly-ˈknit) adjective
(of a family or community) with all the members having strong friendly relationships with one another

a tight-knit mining community


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • tightly knit — adjective closely and firmly integrated (Freq. 1) a tight knit organization • Syn: ↑tight knit • Similar to: ↑integrated …   Useful english dictionary

  • tightly-knit — adjective tight­knit …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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  • ˌtightly-ˈknit — adj a tight knit community or family have very strong and close relationships with each other …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • tightly knit — woven tightly together; closely connected …   English contemporary dictionary

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