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Meaning of taut

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

taut

Pronunciation:/tɔːt//tɔt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.

    Synonyms:nonslackstretchedtensetensioned
    Antonyms:untaut

  2. (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.

  3. (of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.

    Synonyms:concisecrisptersetight

  4. Experiencing anxiety or stress.

    Synonyms:nonrelaxedstrainedtenseunrelaxed
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/taut

Related words

tightdrawntenseintensestrainedoutstretchedhigh-strungjittery