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noun
The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: machinery
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noun
Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tightening
noun
any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: device
History
Deverbal from take up.
