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Tight and held firmly in place

tight

adjective

firmly fastened in a particular position

firm

adjective

steady and fixed in place

steady

adjective

firmly held in a particular position without moving or shaking

fixed

adjective

something that is fixed is fastened in one position so that it does not move

tense

adjective

pulled or stretched tight

taut

adjective

stretched tight

tight

adverb

very firmly

fast

adverb

firmly and strongly or tightly

tightly

adverb

tautly

adverb

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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pierce the corporate veil

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