tautening

[US]/ˈtɔːtənɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈtɔːtənɪŋ/

Translation

v.the act of making something tight; to pull tight; to stretch tight; to become tense

Phrases & Collocations

tautening tension

tautening muscles

tautening strings

tautening grip

tautening fabric

tautening wires

tautening ropes

tautening skin

tautening bonds

tautening lines

Example Sentences

the tautening of the ropes ensured the safety of the tent.

she felt the tautening of her muscles before the race.

the tautening of the fabric made the dress look more elegant.

he noticed the tautening of the wire as he adjusted the fence.

the tautening of the strings improved the sound quality of the instrument.

with the tautening of the muscles, she prepared for the jump.

the tautening of the cables indicated that the bridge was secure.

he felt the tautening of his grip as he lifted the weights.

the tautening of the skin is a sign of aging.

she could sense the tautening of the atmosphere before the storm.

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