pull sth taut
Frequency: 6.99.2 per million words
To pull something so it becomes tightly stretched.
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Examples (10)
- He pulled the rope taut to secure the tent.
- She pulled the fabric taut before cutting it.
- Make sure to pull the string taut so the knot holds.
- The sailor pulled the line taut against the wind.
- You need to pull the skin taut when shaving.
- They pulled the canvas taut over the frame.
- He gently pulled the fishing line taut to feel for a bite.
- I pulled the measuring tape taut to get an accurate reading.
- She pulled the wire taut between the two posts.
- The archer pulled the bowstring taut, aiming at the target.