feel taut

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Used to describe the sensation of being tightly stretched, often referring to muscles or nerves.

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Examples (10)

  • After the intense workout, her muscles began to feel taut.
  • His facial skin would feel taut and dry in the cold weather.
  • The tension in the room made everyone's nerves feel taut.
  • She could feel the rope taut in her hands as she pulled.
  • My shoulders often feel taut when I'm stressed.
  • The atmosphere in the meeting started to feel taut as the debate intensified.
  • If you feel your hamstrings taut, it's a sign you need to stretch.
  • He described his skin as feeling taut and itchy after the long flight.
  • The silence before the announcement made the air feel taut.
  • Does your scalp feel taut after using that shampoo?