draw sth taut
Frequency: 5.84.1 per million words
To pull something so it becomes tightly stretched.
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- The sailors worked together to draw the ropes taut across the deck.
- She carefully drew the canvas taut over the wooden frame before starting to paint.
- To pitch the tent correctly, you must draw the guy lines taut and secure them.
- He drew the bowstring taut, aiming precisely at the target.
- Make sure to draw the knot taut so it doesn't come undone easily.
- The surgeon drew the edges of the wound taut before stitching them.
- With a strong pull, he drew the fishing line taut, anticipating a bite.
- The stagehands drew the backdrop taut to create a smooth, wrinkle-free surface.
- You need to draw the elastic band taut to feel the resistance.
- His face was drawn taut with concentration as he tried to solve the complex puzzle.