tightness
noun
[ ˈtʌɪtnəs ]
• the quality of being fixed, fastened, or closed firmly.
• "the tightness of the seal was tested"
• the state of being stretched.
• "you can vary the tightness of the knitting"
• the state of having or allowing little room for manoeuvre.
• "the tightness of the space"
• the state of having a close relationship.
• "he speaks with greater impact because of his tightness with Washington"
• the quality of having only a small margin between winner and loser.
• "the tightness of the game was very evident"
