pulled or drawn tight
subjected to great tension; stretched tight
very drunk
of textiles
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
in an attentive manner
pressed tightly together
firmly or closely
pulled or drawn tight
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
of such close construction as to be impermeable
packed closely together
securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
