tight forward

noun

1. rugby one of a number of forwards who are bound wholly into the scrum Compare loose forward

Example Sentences

“We were snake-bitten for a while there and think everybody was gripping their stick a little tight,” forward Chandler Stephenson said.

From Seattle Times

A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used to keep the weather edge of the sail tight forward, when the ship is closehauled.

From Project Gutenberg

Johnson will understand precisely what he means, but will expect every English tight forward to show his mind is on the job between now and the World Cup.

From The Guardian

The 23-year-old made his senior England debut against New Zealand in November and he is considered one of the best tight forward prospects in the country.

From The Guardian

A rope leading forward which is fastened to a space connected by bridles to cringles on the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails: it is used to keep the weather-edge of the sail tight forward and steady when the ship is close hauled to the wind; and which, indeed, being hauled taut, enables the ship to come nearer to the wind.

From Project Gutenberg