stretch sth taut

Frequency: 7.111.5 per million words

To pull something so it becomes tightly stretched.

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Examples (10)

  • His skin was stretched taut over his cheekbones.
  • The sailor worked to stretch the ropes taut before the storm.
  • You must stretch the fabric taut to prevent wrinkles.
  • She carefully stretched the wire taut between the two posts.
  • They need to stretch the banner taut across the entrance for the event.
  • Always stretch your muscles taut before a workout.
  • He was trying to stretch the fishing line taut to feel the subtle bites.
  • The artist will stretch the canvas taut onto the frame next.
  • If you don't stretch the string taut, the instrument won't play in tune.
  • Can you help me stretch this tent flap taut so it doesn't sag?