having elements close together
so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light) compare lightproof, watertight
fitting very close to the body
closely packed : very full
barely allowing time for completion
allowing little or no room for free motion or movement
strongly fixed or held : secure
not slack or loose : taut
marked by unusual tension (as in the face or body)
difficult to cope with
relatively difficult to obtain
not liberal in giving : stingy
characterized by little difference in the relative positions of contestants with respect to final outcome : close
characterized by firmness or strictness in control or application or in attention to details
marked by control or discipline in expression or style : having little or no extraneous matter
characterized by a polished style and precise arrangements in music performance
having a close personal or working relationship : intimate
being such that the subject fills the frame
somewhat drunk
chiefly dialectal : capable, competent
fast, tightly, firmly
in a sound manner : soundly