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| taut [ tawt ] (comparative taut·er, superlative taut·est) |
adjective |
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1. stretched tightly: pulled or stretched tightly
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2. physiology firm and flexed: flexed and working, as opposed to being in a relaxed state
  taut muscles
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3. stressed: stressed, tense, or anxious
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4. concise: concise and efficient in the use of language or reasoning
taut prose
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5. nautical kept in good order: trim, tidy, and well-run
runs a taut ship
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| [13th century. Origin ?] |
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| taut·ly adverb |
| taut·ness noun |
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