stezati

1. to tighten
   Stezao je šraf dok se nije zaglavio. — He kept tightening the screw until it got stuck.
2. to squeeze; to grip; to clutch
   Dete je čvrsto stezalo mamu za ruku. — The child was tightly gripping his mom's hand.
3. (of clothes, shoes) to pinch; to be too tight
   Nove cipele me stežu. — My new shoes pinch.
4. (stezati se) to contract; to tighten
   Steže mi se grlo od straha. — My throat tightens with fear.
   Srce mi se steže kad ga vidim takvog. — My heart sinks when I see him like that.
5. (of control, rules) to tighten; to tighten up
   Policija steže obruč oko bande. — The police are closing in on the gang.