Pronunciation: /tɔt/
adjective Taut is an adjective that describes something pulled or stretched tight.
A1 The rope was taut and ready for the tug-of-war game.
A2 She held the fabric taut as she sewed the hem.
B1 The muscles in his body were taut with anticipation before the race.
B2 The wire fence was taut, preventing anyone from easily crossing over.
C1 The atmosphere in the courtroom was taut as the jury prepared to deliver their verdict.
C2 The tension between the two rival gangs was taut, ready to explode at any moment.
adverb Taut can also be used as an adverb to describe doing something in a tight or tense manner.
A1 The rope was pulled taut across the tree branches.
A2 She tied the knot so tautly that it wouldn't come undone.
B1 The fabric of the tent was stretched tautly to prevent any leaks.
B2 The wire fence was strung tautly to keep the animals out.
C1 The orchestra played with a taut rhythm that captivated the audience.
C2 The suspense in the thriller novel was tautly maintained until the very end.
formal The rope was pulled taut to ensure the safety of the climbers.
informal Make sure you tie the knot taut so it doesn't come loose.
slang She was taut with excitement when she heard the news.
figurative His muscles were taut with tension as he waited for the results.
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