Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taut-muscle
noun
/tɔːt ˈmʌsl/
Definition
Muscle that is stretched tight or pulled tightly.
Examples
- After a long run, I could feel every taut muscle in my legs.
- The therapist worked on my taut muscles to relieve the tension.
- His taut muscles were a sign of his dedication to fitness.
Meaning
Taut muscle refers to the condition of muscle fibers being under tension, leading to a firm and tight appearance. This can occur during physical exertion, tension, or certain postures.
Synonyms
- tight muscle
- firm muscle
- stretched muscle
