Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tauten
verb
/ˈtɔːtən/
Definition
To make something tighter or more tense.
Examples
- He needed to tauten the ropes before the race.
- She tautened the canvas to ensure it was smooth.
- The trainer taught the athletes how to tauten their muscles properly.
Meaning
Tauten refers to the action of pulling something to decrease its slack or looseness, resulting in a more rigid or firm state.
Synonyms
- tighten
- stretch
- firm up
