taut in Czech
taut in Czech is napjatý, napnutý, natažený — taut means pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
taut in Czech
napjatý
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
napnutý
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
natažený
(also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
pevný
(of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
napínavý
(of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
napjatý
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
What does "taut" mean?
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adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
"He pulled the rope taut before tying it off."
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adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
"Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong."
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adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
"The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out."
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adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.
"The thriller was praised for its taut, economical prose."
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taut in a sentence
- He pulled the rope taut before tying it off.
- The sail was taut against the wind.
- Years of training had left her stomach taut and strong.
- The room fell into a taut silence as the results were read out.
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What is "taut" in Czech?
"taut" in Czech is napjatý, napnutý, natažený. taut means: Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
How do you use "taut" in a sentence?
Example: "He pulled the rope taut before tying it off." In Czech, "taut" is napjatý, napnutý, natažený.
Are there other ways to say "taut" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "taut": napjatý, napnutý, natažený, pevný, napínavý.
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