tautness

tautness
noun
1. the physical condition of being stretched or strained
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it places great tension on the leg muscles

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he could feel the tenseness of her body

Syn: ↑tension, ↑tensity, ↑tenseness
Derivationally related forms: ↑taut, ↑tense (for: ↑tenseness), ↑tense (for: ↑tensity), ↑tense (for: ↑tension)
Hypernyms: ↑condition, ↑status
Hyponyms: ↑tonicity, ↑tonus, ↑tone
2. lack of movement or room for movement
Syn: ↑tightness
Ant: ↑looseness (for: ↑tightness)
Derivationally related forms: ↑taut, ↑tight (for: ↑tightness)
Hypernyms: ↑immovability, ↑immovableness

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