English
Etymology
Middle English past participle of tow
Pronunciation
/t��t/
audio|en-us-taut.ogg|Audio (US)
audio|en-uk-taut.ogg|Audio (UK)
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��t|-��t
Adjective
en-adj-more
- tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.
#* 1883: w:Robert Louis Stevenson|Robert Louis Stevenson, w:Treasure Island|Treasure Island
#*: The hawser was as taut as a bowstring - so strong she pulled upon her anchor.
Translations
Finnish: tiukka, kireä, jännitetty
Related terms
tautly
tautness
et:taut
fa:taut
io:taut
ru:taut
vi:taut
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