taut

1. Of a body, muscle, etc., not flabby; firm, toned.

2. Of a person, having a lean, strong body.

   подтянутыйpodtjanutyj

3. Of music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.

4. (figuratively)Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.

   gespannt

   натя́нутыйnatjánutyj, напряжённыйnaprjažónnyj, туго́йtugój

   subjected to great tension; stretched tight

5. (figuratively)Experiencing anxiety or stress.

   angespannt

   напряжённыйnaprjažónnyj

6. (figuratively)Of a sailor, ship, etc., neat and well-disciplined.

7. Of a sailor, ship, etc., neat and well-disciplined.

   (broadly, figuratively)Efficient and in order.

8. Strong; uncompromising.

1. Keep the rope taut.

   deHalt das Seil straff!

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2. She shot off like an arrow from a taut bow.

   ruОна полетела, как стрела из натянутого лука.

   deSie flog davon wie ein Pfeil vom gespannten Bogen.

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3. He shot off like an arrow from a taut bow.

   deEr flog davon wie ein Pfeil vom gespannten Bogen.

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4. The hairs on the violin bow should not be too taut.

   deDie Behaarung des Geigenbogens sollte nicht zu straff gespannt sein.

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5. The walls of the tent must be taut when you set it up.

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