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Taut

Adjective:

1. Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
• The taut rope held the boat securely to the dock.
• His taut muscles were a result of regular exercise.
2. Tense or under strain.
• The room was filled with taut anticipation before the final performance.
• She spoke with a taut voice, revealing her nervousness.
3. Neatly or tightly arranged or stretched.
• The taut bedsheet was smooth and wrinkle-free.
• The taut fabric showed off the designer's craftsmanship.

Verb:

1. Make or become tight or tense.
• She tautened the guitar strings before performing.
• The muscles in his face tautened as he prepared for impact.

Noun:

1. (Local) A slang term used to denote a difficult or challenging situation.
• The treasure hunt turned out to be a real taut for the participants.
• He found himself in a financial taut after losing his job.

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