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