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taut | tut |

As an adjective taut

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

As a verb tut is

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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 ----

    tut

    English

    Etymology 1

    Imitative.

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Tut tut; an expression of disapproval.
  • Hush; be silent.

    • Verb

    (tutt)
  • To make a tut tut sound of disapproval.

    • Etymology 2

    Shortening of tutorial.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Internet, slang) A tutorial.
  • * 2002', "Little Penny", ''Looking for sites, '''tuts , videos to learn html (newbie)'' (on newsgroup ''alt.html )

    • Etymology 3

    Compare (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An imperial ensign consisting of a golden globe with a cross on it.
  • (UK, obsolete, dialect) A hassock.
    • (Webster 1913) English clippings English palindromes ----