What is another word for close-textured?
Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊstˈɛkst͡ʃəd] (IPA) 
Close-textured is an adjective used to describe an object or surface that is compact in structure and has a fine texture. Synonyms for close-textured include dense, solid, compact, tightly-packed, and heavy. Other similar words include firm, hard, thick, tight, and substantial, which also refer to a texture that is tough and tightly bound. Close-grained is another synonym that is commonly used in woodworking to describe wood with a fine and uniform texture. Overall, these synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe something that has a closely packed and firm texture, whether physical or metaphorical.
