taut (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /tɔːt/

Definition

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

Examples

• The guitar strings were pulled taut.

• She kept her body taut as she prepared to jump.

• The fishing line was taut, indicating a bite.

How to Use taut

pulled taut (collocation)

To make something stretched and tight. — "The ropes were pulled taut to hold the tent in place."

kept taut (collocation)

To maintain a state of being stretched or tense. — "She kept her posture taut while giving the presentation."

Synonyms of taut

Words with a similar meaning to taut:

• tight
• strained
• rigid
• unyielding

Antonyms of taut

Words with the opposite meaning to taut:

• loose
• slack
• limp

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