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-derivedtautroot
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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.