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Taut vs Slqck - What's the difference?

taut | slqck |

Slqck is likely misspelled.


Slqck has no English definition.

As an adjective taut

is tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string.

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

    tense ----

    slqck

    Not English

    Slqck has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'slqck':

    silk, slack, sleek, sulk, slick, skulk, shalk, salak, sculk, slock, shlock, sleck