tighten
stretchy
The synonym for "weather-tight", would be water-proof.
extend stretch elongate prolong protract
width, length, extent, extension, stretch, spread
expand, lengthen, elongate, extend bend, exaggerate
delayExtend, perpetuate, stretch out, delay, hold up, protract...
selfish, covetous, rapacious, greedy, tight, gluttonous
aghast....taken aback....tight-lipped...
A synonym of "taut" is "tight." Both words describe something that is stretched or pulled tight, without slack or looseness. Other synonyms include "tense" or "strained," depending on the context in which "taut" is used.
selfish, covetous, rapacious, greedy, tight, gluttonous
The noun form for the adjective 'tight' is tightness.A related noun form is tights, an uncountable noun with no singular form; a word for a type tight fitting clothing.
One way to stretch tight elastic on a shoe is to gently heat the elastic with a hairdryer for a few minutes to make it more pliable, then wear the shoes with thick socks to help stretch the elastic as it cools down. You can also try wearing the shoes around the house for short periods of time to gradually stretch the elastic.