TIGHT
- firmly or closely fixed in place [adj TIGHTER, TIGHTEST] : TIGHTLY [adv]
- taut (fully stretched) [adj TIGHTER, TIGHTEST]
- having elements close together a tight formation a tight line of type
- close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light) a tight ship a tight seal compare lightproof watertight
- rely allowing time for completion a tight schedule tight deadlines
- lowing little or no room for free motion or movement a tight connection a tight crawl space
- ing such that the subject fills the frame a tight close-up
- firmly fixed in place
- stretched so as to be tense
- fitting closely
- firm; rigid
- scarce
- stingy