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Tautly

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Adverb

1. tautly

in a taut manner

Example Sentences:
'the rope was tautly stretched'

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Tautly

see synonyms of tautly
adjective
1. 
tightly stretched; tense
2. 
showing nervous strain; stressed
3. mainly nautical
in good order; neat

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Tautly

see synonyms of tautly
adjective
1. 
tightly stretched
said as of a rope
2. 
showing strain; tense
a taut smile
3. 
tidy, well-disciplined, efficient, etc.
a taut ship

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Tautly

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adj. taut·er, taut·est
1.
a. Pulled or drawn tight; not slack. See Synonyms at tight.
b. Flexed or not loose: taut muscles.
c. Strained or tense: taut nerves.
2.
a. Kept in good order; trim: a taut ship.
b. Marked by the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something, such as language or detail: a taut movie script.

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