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(to cause something) to become tight(er)

constrict

narrow stiffen toughen bind clench close compress condense congeal contract cramp crush fasten fix grip harden pinch pressure rigidify screw secure squeeze strain strangle stretch tauten tense
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1) something used to hold, tighten or support e.g. the walls of a building or the teeth (brace)

2) to fasten or tighten (something) with a screw (screw)

TIGHTEN as in Wiktionary
TIGHTEN as in Wikipedia