taut

Used to describe a state of being tightly stretched.

To cause something to become tightly stretched.

To pull something so it becomes tightly stretched.

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

To pull something so it becomes tightly stretched.

To enter a state of being tightly stretched.

To suddenly become tightly stretched.

To maintain something in a tightly stretched position.

To maintain something in a tightly stretched position.

To gradually become tightly stretched.

To continue to be in a tightly stretched state.

To continue to be in a tightly stretched state.

To pull something so it becomes tightly stretched.

Figurative: used to show that someone is full of a strong emotion like anger or excitement.