Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taut
adjective
/tɔːt/
Definition
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Examples
- The rope was pulled taut to secure the tent against the wind.
- She had taut muscles from her regular workouts.
- The artist stretched the canvas taut before starting to paint.
Meaning
When something is taut, it means it is firmly stretched and does not have any slack or looseness. It is often used to describe ropes, muscles, or any other object that needs to be kept under tension.
Synonyms
- tight
- rigid
- tense
- stretched
- firm
