Associations to the word «Taut»
Noun
- Seniority
- Consensus
- Bandage
- Grip
- Hook
- Shoulder
- Sled
- Shiver
- Thrill
- Stillness
- Socket
- Scoundrel
- Ankle
- Cloth
- Mane
- Anguish
- Weariness
- Finger
- Anchor
- Mouth
- Slade
- Tug
- Relaxation
- Strand
- Instant
- Midshipman
- Ankara
- Heartbeat
- Knuckle
- Weimar
- Mask
- Whip
- Tack
- Curve
- Pale
- Bulkhead
- Freighter
- Pitt
- Chest
- Fist
- Fiber
- Smile
- Scalp
- Bone
- Calf
- Abduction
- Nostril
- Readiness
- Mart
- Shriek
- Blouse
- Skull
Adjective
Wiktionary
TAUT, adjective. Tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.
TAUT, adjective. Experiencing stress or anxiety.
TAUT, adjective. Containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled.
TAUT HAND, noun. (nautical) (dated) An officer who is severe in discipline.
TAUT HANDS, noun. Plural of taut hand
Dictionary definition
TAUT, adjective. Pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead"; "a tight rope".
TAUT, adjective. Subjected to great tension; stretched tight; "the skin of his face looked drawn and tight"; "her nerves were taut as the strings of a bow".
Wise words
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