Tautening: meaning, definitions and examples

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tautening

 

[ หˆtษ”หtษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, process

Tautening refers to the act of making something taut or tight. This term is commonly used in contexts involving ropes, strings, or any material that requires tension to function effectively. Tautening can also apply to muscles in physical training, where the goal is to create firmness or increase tension. The process often involves pulling or drawing tight to eliminate slack, resulting in enhanced strength or stability.

Synonyms

firming, pulling, stretching, tightening

Examples of usage

  • I was tautening the rope to secure the tent.
  • He focused on tautening his muscles during the workout.
  • Tautening the lines is essential for the boat's performance.
  • The gymnast practiced tautening her body to improve her form.

Translations

Translations of the word "tautening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aperto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคšเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anspannung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengetatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฟั€ัƒะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napiฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทŠๅผต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tensionnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tensiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerilim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธด์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napรคtie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๅผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napetost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tensiรณn

Etymology

The term 'tautening' is derived from the adjective 'taut,' which has origins in Middle English as 'taut' or 'taute', and is closely related to Old Norse 'tวซttr' meaning 'tight, drawn tight.' The addition of the suffix '-ening' indicates a process or action, forming the verb 'to tauten.' This word has been used in various contexts, primarily involving physical materials or bodily functions. The evolution of 'tautening' can be traced back to practical needs, where managing tension and firmness in materials and physicality has been crucial for many tasks, from sailing to physical training. Over the years, this term has become increasingly relevant in various fields including construction, fitness, and sports, where precision in tension is often vital.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,933, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.