(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight. / (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.

(transitive) To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.

The property of being taut.

Alternative form of tauto-

plural of tautness

present participle of taut

simple past tense and past participle of taut

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of taut

(nautical, dated) An officer who is severe in discipline.

plural of taut hand