finger tight
Secured without tools
Finger tight describes a fastener tightened only by hand, without tools—snug enough to hold but easily loosened.
It's the standard for situations requiring quick removal or where overtightening could cause damage: Just get the oil filter finger tight, then give it a quarter turn with the wrench.
The opposite of torqued down.
Comfortably close-fitting
- threadedPassed through an opening
- secureProtected from harm
- torqueRotational force measurement
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
nut · screw · fitting · clamp · fastener · toolless · cap · lid
Comfortably close-fitting
- tweakMinor adjustment
- calibrateAdjust for accuracy
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- knobRounded gripping fixture
tension · nudge · fine-tune · positioning · alignment · preliminary · provisional · settable
Secure manual hold
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- thumbShort opposable digit
- forefingerFirst digit after thumb
manual · dexterity · tactile · feel · rotation · clockwise · counter-clockwise · seat
Capable of being detached
- non-permanentNot meant to last
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
- reversibleAble to be undone
serviceable · accessible · reusable · detachable · mock-up
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
bolt · nut · screw · fitting · clamp · fastener · toolless · cap · lid · coupling
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
knob · tension · nudge · fine-tune · positioning · alignment · preliminary · provisional · settable · retighten
grip
Secure manual hold
forefinger · manual · dexterity · tactile · feel · rotation · clockwise · counter-clockwise · seat
removable
Capable of being detached
- non-permanentNot meant to last
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
reversible · serviceable · accessible · reusable · detachable · mock-up
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