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tautly

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtɔːtlɪ/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
taut /tɔt/USA pronunciation   adj., -er, -est. 
  1. tightly drawn;
    tense;
    not slack:His muscles were taut as he strained to lift the weights.
  2. emotionally tense:taut nerves.
taut•ly, adv. 
taut•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
taut (tôt),USA pronunciation 
  1. tightly drawn;
    tense;
    not slack.
  2. emotionally or mentally strained or tense:taut nerves.
  3. in good order or condition;
    tidy;
    neat.
  • 1275–1325; earlier taught, Middle English tought; akin to tow1
taut′ly, adv. 
taut′ness, n. 
    3. trim, trig, spruce, smart.

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