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3. Figurative. strict.╂[earlier taught, Middle English tought]–taut´ly, adverb.–taut´ness, noun.tat, a strip of heavy canvas.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
taut´ness
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ness — ness·ber·ry; ness·ler·iza·tion; ness·ler·ize; ness·ler s; new·fan·gled·ness; new·ness; news·i·ness; nice·ness; nig·gard·li·ness; nig·gard·ness; nigh·ness; nip·pi·ness; no·ble·ness; nois·i·ness; non·cha·lant·ness; north·er·li·ness; north·ness;… … English syllables
taut — [ tɔt ] adjective 1. ) firm or stretched tight: Check that the rope is taut before climbing. taut muscles/legs 2. ) used about something such as a voice or expression that shows someone is nervous or angry: a taut reply ╾ taut|ly adverb ╾… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
taut — taut·en; taut; taut·ly; taut·ness; … English syllables
taut´ly — taut1 «tt», adjective. 1. pulled tight; tense: »a taut rope. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under tight. (Cf. ↑tight) 2. in neat condition; tidy; … Useful english dictionary
taut — [[t]tɔt[/t]] adj. er, est 1) tightly drawn; tense; not slack 2) emotionally or mentally strained or tense: taut nerves[/ex] 3) in good order or condition; tidy; neat; trim • Etymology: 1275–1325; earlier taught, ME tought; akin to tow I taut′ly,… … From formal English to slang
stiff´ness — stiff «stihf», adjective, adverb, noun, verb. –adj. 1. not easily bent; fixed; rigid: »a stiff brush. He wore a stiff collar. 2. hard to move: »a stiff gear. The old hinges on the barn door are stiff. 3. not able to move easily: »a stiff neck.… … Useful english dictionary
tautness — taut·ness … English syllables
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