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01
spÀnd, strÀv
stretched firmly without slack
Exempel
The sail snapped taut in the wind, propelling the boat forward.
Seglet spÀndes stramt i vinden och drev bÄten framÄt.
02
spÀnd, sammanpressad
(especially of nerves or muscles) under strain
Exempel
His nerves were taut, stretched to the breaking point.
Hans nerver var spÀnda, strÀckta till bristningsgrÀnsen.
03
koncis, spÀnd
(of writing, music, etc.) sharply focused and with no unnecessary elements
Exempel
He composed a taut score that heightened every scene's tension.
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