Tight

pulled or drawn tight

of textiles

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

of such close construction as to be impermeable

affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

packed closely together

set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

very drunk

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

pressed tightly together

firmly or closely

in an attentive manner