3
tauten
2
constrict
2
screw
2
strain
2
tighten up
1
brace
1
clamp
1
firm
1
frap
1
squeeze
1
stretch
1
tense
1
wind
1
wind up
0
compact
0
compress
0
constrain
0
constriction
0
constringe
0
contract
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