What is another word for tauter?

Pronunciation: [tˈɔːtə] (IPA)

Tauter refers to something that is stretched tightly or is under tension. Synonyms for this word include stretched, tight, tense, strained, rigid, firm and tensegrity. These words are often used to convey the idea of something being pulled or held tightly, either physically or metaphorically. For instance, a tightrope walker's wire must be taut in order for them to walk across safely, while a tensegrity structure is held together by the tension of connected parts. In everyday language, the word tauter is often associated with a sense of apprehension or pressure, as in a tense situation or a high-pressure work environment.

What are the hypernyms for Tauter?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tauter

At the end of the tent was a long board, which sprang up and down like a teeter tauter.
"Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Playing Circus"
Laura Lee Hope
But seven thousand feet altitude for months at a time will draw a woman's nerves tauter than violin strings.
"I Married a Ranger"
Dama Margaret Smith
He drew his bow a little tauter, and wheeled slowly to keep the arrow pointed at the slight wave in the grass which marked the stealthy movements of the lion.
"Into the Primitive"
Robert Ames Bennet

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