stretch taut

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

to pull something until it is tight and not loose

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Examples (10)

  • The musician had to stretch the guitar strings taut before playing.
  • She carefully stretched the canvas taut over the wooden frame.
  • The tent ropes were stretched taut to withstand the strong winds.
  • If you stretch the elastic band too taut, it might snap.
  • His muscles felt stretched taut after the intense workout.
  • They used clamps to stretch the leather taut for carving.
  • The fishing line was stretched taut as the fish pulled away.
  • Make sure to stretch the bedsheet taut for a neat appearance.
  • A wire was stretched taut across the stage for the acrobat.
  • The fabric needs to be stretched perfectly taut to avoid wrinkles.