Tautened: meaning, definitions and examples
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tautened
[ หtษหtษnd ]
tension increase
Tautened is the past tense of the verb 'tauten', which means to make or become taut or tight. This term is often used in contexts involving physical materials, such as ropes or muscles, where tension must be increased for functional purposes.
Synonyms
drawn tight, stretched, tightened.
Examples of usage
- The rope was tautened to ensure the safety of the climbers.
- She tautened the strings of her guitar before the performance.
- The athlete tautened his muscles before the sprint.
- They tautened the tent ropes to withstand the wind.
Translations
Translations of the word "tautened" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tensionado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช gespannt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tegang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฟััะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ napiฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ทๅผตใใ
๐ซ๐ท tendu
๐ช๐ธ tenso
๐น๐ท gerilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธด์ฅํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุฏูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ napjatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ napnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ดง็
๐ธ๐ฎ napet
๐ฎ๐ธ spennt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะฝะตัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษrgin
๐ฒ๐ฝ tenso
Etymology
The word 'tauten' derives from the Old English term 'taut', which means 'tight' or 'tense'. Its roots can be traced back to Middle English and similar words in Germanic languages, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage that emphasized the concept of tension and tightness. The prefix 'taut-' is related to the notion of being stretched or tensioned, while the suffix '-en' indicates a process or action. As such, 'tauten' conveys the action of making something become tight or taut. The evolution of the term reflects its consistent usage across various physical and metaphorical contexts, signifying rigidity, tension, or firmness. Its applicability can be seen in various fields, including music, sports, and outdoor activities, where maintaining tension is crucial for performance and safety.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,650, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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