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Dictionary: taut·en   (tôt'n) pronunciation
 
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tr. & intr.v., -ened, -en·ing, -ens.

To make or become taut.


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verb

    To make or become tense: stiffen, tense, tighten. See tighten/loosen.

 
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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: become taut or tauter
  Synonym: firm

Meaning #2: make taut or tauter
  Synonym: firm

 
 
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