Taut ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Taut ( adjective )

1. Tightly drawn or stretched.
2. Having no excess slack or slackness.
3. Having a tension that is high and steady.

Origin:

Middle english taut, from old english tæt; akin to old high german zēr taut and probably to latin tendere to stretch.

Examples:

1. She tied the rope taut around the tree trunk.
2. The drum skin was taut and produced a clear sound.
3. The taut muscles on his arms were a result of his daily workout.
4. He pulled the string taut to get a clear sound from the guitar.
5. The taut nerves of the performers were palpable as they waited for the show to begin.

(As an adverb)

Taut ( adverb )

1. Tightly drawn or stretched.
2. Having no excess slack or slackness.
3. Having a tension that is high and steady.

Origin:

Middle english taut, from old english tæt; akin to old high german zēr taut and probably to latin tendere to stretch.

Examples:

1. She tied the rope taut around the tree trunk.
2. The drum skin was taut and produced a clear sound.
3. The taut muscles on his arms were a result of his daily workout.
4. He pulled the string taut to get a clear sound from the guitar.
5. The taut nerves of the performers were palpable as they waited for the show to begin.