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