a strip of fabric used to bind or protect a wound

strained or nervous in atmosphere, emotion, or mental state

to have a taut or serious facial expression, often indicating tension or gravity

(of a facial expression or atmosphere) strained, stiff, or tense

a rectangular frame with a palm fiber mat woven across it, used as a sleeping surface on a bed frame

a frame or hoop used to hold fabric taut while embroidering

to stretch taut

to reach the limit of one's psychological or physical endurance and be unable to withstand pressure or hardship any longer

to strip, tie up, hang and beat sb, an ancient torture technique

a mechanical spring

(Taiwan) band-aid; adhesive bandage