tight

Closely constrained or constricted or constricting

“Tight skirts”

Pulled or drawn tight

“Taut sails”

Set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

“In tight formation”

Pressed tightly together

“With lips compressed”

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

“A mean person”

Affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

“Tight money”

Of such close construction as to be impermeable

“A tight roof”

Of textiles

“A close weave”

Securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

“The bolts are tight”

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

“A close contest”

Very drunk

Exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

“A nasty problem”

Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

“Rigorous discipline”

Packed closely together

“They stood in a tight little group”

Firmly or closely

“Held fast to the rope”

In an attentive manner

“He remained close on his guard”