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tauten

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To make taut; to taut.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Tauten the rope.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To become taut.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ergative

Examples

  • The rope tautened.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

make taut or tauter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • tauten a rope

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: firm

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tighten, fasten

4

verb

Meaning 4

become taut or tauter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
  • the rope tautened

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: firm

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tighten

History

Etymology

From taut + -en.