Word info

finger tight

Adjective

Meaning

finger tight

(of a screwed connection) tightened using the fingers, and no tools, to a torque of about 15 to 20 inlb or 1.7 to 2.3 Nm

finger-tight (not comparable)

As tightly screwed as can be achieved by the strength of one's fingers, without the use of any other tools.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

finger-tight

Examples

Always turn off the burner valve to "finger tight" when finished using the torch. Source: Internet

Wipe rims clean, top with lids and rings till finger tight. Source: Internet

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