draw tight

With an army such as that which Gordon had under his control, it does not do to draw tight the reins of discipline too suddenly.

Always use a leather halter, and be sure to have it made so that it will not draw tight around his nose if he pulls on it.

Not until the boys got up to go to work did the family bond draw tight enough to show.

Draw tight and tie with a hard knot at the point of beginning.

When she asked the question he felt her arms draw tight about his shoulders.