tauten

🇬🇧 UK/'tɒ:tn/🇺🇸 US
GRE

Definitions

v.

To make or become taut or tight

使绷紧,拉紧;变绷紧

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tautroot
+
ento put into, to cause
=tauten

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The exercise routine will tauten your abdominal muscles.

  • 2.

    As tension increased, his jaw began to tauten.

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