serré

p.a. tightened, etc. (see serrer); tight; snug; close; compact, dense; narrow; concise. — adv. hard; cautiously. serre-écrous, m. nut setter. serre-étoupe, m. stuffing box. serre-feu, m. (Metal.) fire screen. serre-fil, serre-fils, m. (Elec.) binding screw, binding post. serre-joints, m. clamp, cramp. serre ment, m. tightening, etc. (see serrer).