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taut
01
firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess
02
being in a state of tightness or tension, particularly the muscles or nerves that are contracted
03
(of a written piece) concise and carefully written
taut
adj
tautly
adv
tautly
adv
tautness
n
tautness
n
Example
Before starting her painting, she ensured the canvas was stretched taut to provide the perfect surface for her brush strokes.
Whenever he got angry, his jaw would become taut, signaling his suppressed frustration.
She straightened the ribbon, carefully pulling it taut to create a neat and uniform bow.
Each side of the canopy was anchored with guy ropes to keep it taut and secure.
