taut is the dictionary form of tauter Definition of taut
1
[ adjective ] pulled or drawn tight

Synonyms

tight

Examples

"taut sails" "a tight drumhead" "a tight rope"

2
[ adjective ] subjected to great tension; stretched tight

Synonyms

drawn

Examples

"the skin of his face looked drawn and tight" "her nerves were taut as the strings of a bow"

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