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?