TAUT


Meaning of TAUT in English

taut /tɔːt $ tɒːt/ BrE AmE adjective

[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Origin: Perhaps from tough ]

1 . stretched tight OPP slack :

The rope was stretched taut.

2 . showing signs of worry, anger etc and not relaxed SYN tense :

a taut smile

Catherine looked upset, her face taut.

3 . having firm muscles:

her taut brown body

4 . a taut book, film, or play is exciting and does not have any unnecessary parts:

a taut thriller

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