English words for 'Alternative form of tighthead.'
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verb
adj
- (nautical, of a sailor, a ship, etc.) Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
- (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
- (wine) Strong; uncompromising.
- (also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
- (of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- (figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
- pulled or drawn tight
- subjected to great tension; stretched tight
verb
adj
- (nautical, of a sailor, a ship, etc.) Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
- (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
- (wine) Strong; uncompromising.
- (also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
- (of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- (figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
- pulled or drawn tight
- subjected to great tension; stretched tight