tirato — meaning in English

English meaning

• taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
• tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.

Senses

tirato is used for these senses in English:

• taut (also, figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
• taut (figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
• tight Under high tension; taut.

taut — full definition

1. adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
2. adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
3. adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
4. adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.

tight — full definition

1. adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
2. adj Strict, limited, or leaving little room, especially with money, time, or space.
3. adj Very close and friendly with someone.
4. adj Drunk.

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