They straiten at each end the cord.
Pope.
3. To restrict; to distress or embarrass in respect of means or
conditions of life; -- used chiefly in the past participle; -- as, a
man straitened in his circumstances.
Strait"-hand`ed (?), a. Parsimonious; sparing; niggardly. [R.] --
Strait"- hand`ed*ness, n. [R.]
Strait"-jack`et (?), n. A dress of strong materials for restraining
maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves,
which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied
behind the back.
Strait"-laced` (?), a. 1. Bound with stays.
Let nature have scope to fashion the body as she thinks best; we
have few well-shaped that are strait- laced.
Locke.