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."
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