closely constrained or constricted or constricting
firmly or closely
pulled or drawn tight
set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
pressed tightly together
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
in an attentive manner
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
