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tauten

verb
taut·​en | \ ˈtȯ-tᵊn How to pronounce tauten (audio) \
tautened; tautening\ ˈtȯt-​niÅ‹ How to pronounce tautening (audio) , ˈtȯ-​tᵊn-​iÅ‹ \

Definition of tauten

transitive verb

: to make taut tauten the rope

intransitive verb

: to become taut
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Synonyms & Antonyms for tauten

Synonyms

strain, stretch, tense, tighten

Antonyms

loosen, slack, slacken

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Examples of tauten in a Sentence

The wire tautened as they pulled on it. he tautened the rope and then tied it off

Recent Examples on the Web

 Those systems use hydraulics or electromagnetic fluids to soften or tauten the ride. — Jack Stewart, WIRED, "Fancy New Suspension Could Make Car Rides a Lot Smoother," 9 Apr. 2018 BMW’s adaptive dampers stifle road imperfections and tauten the 5 Series for hard cornering. — Miles Branman, Orange County Register, "BMW returns to sporting roots with new 5 Series," 26 Feb. 2017

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First Known Use of tauten

1777, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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tauten

verb
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English Language Learners Definition of tauten

: to make (something) tight or taut or to become tight or taut

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