firm

adjective

1
strong and sure
a firm grasp
gave a strong pull on the rope
2
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
a firm ally
loyal supporters
3
securely fixed in place
the post was still firm after being hit by the car
4
not soft or yielding to pressure
a firm mattress
the snow was firm underfoot
5
possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue
firm muscles
6
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
firm convictions
a firm mouth
7
securely established
holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
8
not subject to revision or change
a firm contract
a firm offer
9
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
stocks are still firm

1
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
he worked for a brokerage house

1
make taut or tauter
tauten a rope
2
become taut or tauter
Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
the rope tautened

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