As adjectives the difference between taut and strained
is that
taut is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string while
strained is forced through a strainer.
As a verb strained is
(
strain).
taut English
Alternative forms
* (Scotland)
Adjective
( er)
Tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.
* 1883:
- The hawser was as taut as a bowstring - so strong she pulled upon her anchor.
Experiencing stress or anxiety.
* 1989 Faye Kellerman, The Quality of Mercy
- His outward appearance was calm, but inside he was very taut .
Containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled.
* 2007 Milton C. Sernett, Harriet Tubman: Myth, Memory and History
- Quick action and dialogue create a taut story, although it is illustration that shapes the characters.
Derived terms
* tauten
* tautly
* tautness
Synonyms
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strained English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Forced through a strainer.
- Babies don’t seem to like strained peas, even though the puree is easy for them to eat and digest.
Under tension; tense.
- Ever since the fight our relation has been strained .
Verb
(head)
(strain)
Anagrams
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