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  1. 1. n. A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer. Source: opted
  2. 2. A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer. [Obs.] Source: webster
  3. 3. a closely constrained or constricted or constricting s pulled or drawn tight s set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration s pressed tightly together s (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity s affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow a of such close construction as to be impermeable s of textiles s securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid s (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched s very drunk s exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent s demanding strict attention to rules and procedures s packed closely together Source: ecdict

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