Category:Taut

Taut, a. Etym: [dan. tæt; akin to e. tight. See tight.]

1. (naut.)

Defn: tight; stretched; not slack; -- said esp. of a rope that is Tightly strained.

2. Sung; close; firm; secure. Taut hand (naut.), a sailor's term for An officer who is severe in discipline.