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taut
01
stretched firmly without slack
Examples
The rope was taut, ready to bear the weight of the climber.
She adjusted the canvas until it was perfectly taut across the frame.
02
(especially of nerves or muscles) under strain
Examples
Her face was taut with anxiety as she waited for the results.
His taut expression revealed the pressure he was under.
03
(of writing, music, etc.) sharply focused and with no unnecessary elements
Examples
The film's taut pacing kept the audience on edge.
Her novel was praised for its taut prose and emotional clarity.
Lexical Tree
tautly
tautness
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