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taught vs taut

taut

Definitions

adjective

  1. pulled or drawn tight
  2. subjected to great tension; stretched tight

Examples

Normally, at times likes these, Montgomerie's nerves are so taut that it would be possible to play a guitar solo on them.

He pressed his palm against Rob's chest, felt his heart beating slowly beneath the smooth, tanned skin and taut muscles.

This is a taut, tense and thrilling two hours, supercharged with some serious star power.

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