Earthbag homes are exactly what they sound like -- bags filled with earthen materials stacked to make a house. They often look like big beehives when they're completed, but it's possible for them to take other forms as well.
The new name for this is âquantitative tightening,â or QT.â Rickardsâ, a long standing expert in central bank policy, believes that quantitative tightening will be a major factor in monetary policy over the weeks and months going forward.
The definition of tighten is to make something more fixed in place, more constricted, or more snug. 1  To turn the lid on a jar is an example of tighten. 2  To cut back on spending is an example of tighten a budget.  To tailor a shirt to fit more closely is an example of tighten.