Definition of Taut
Taut
taut
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
stretched and tense, rigid or stiff;
e.g. He pulled the rope taut before walking across and performing tricks for the audience.
(adjective)
(of writing) controlled and succinct;
e.g. He edited the book so much that it is now just a taut novel of 200 pages.
(adjective)
(of muscles) tense; not relaxed;
e.g. His face is taut with anger and disappointment.
(adjective)
not loose;
e.g. Her skin is taut and flawless, not a wrinkle in sight.
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