become taut

Examples (10)

• The rope began to become taut as the boat moved away.
• His muscles quickly became taut under the intense strain.
• As the wind picked up, the sails of the ship would become taut.
• Her nerves became taut with anticipation before the performance.
• If you pull the string too hard, it will become taut and might snap.
• The drummer adjusted the screws until the drumhead became perfectly taut.
• After a long run, his calves become taut and sore.
• We watched as the fishing line slowly became taut, indicating a bite.
• The atmosphere in the room became taut as the argument escalated.
• For the tent to stand firm, all guy lines must become sufficiently taut.