Meaning of 堅め in Japanese

Definition of 堅め

かため(katame) 【固め ·堅め】

かためる(katameru) 【固める ·堅める】

(v1, vt) to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt) →Related words: 土を固める
彼は結婚して身をかためた。
He was married and settled down.
to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate
to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence) →Related words: 身を固める
to fortify; to reinforce; to support →Related words: 国境を固める , 嘘で固める
to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise
to tie tightly; to fasten
to hold a bow fully drawn