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Noun: tautness  tot-nus
  1. The physical condition of being stretched or strained
    - tension, tensity, tenseness
     
  2. Lack of movement or room for movement
    - tightness

Derived forms: tautnesses

See also: taut

Type of: condition, immovability, immovableness, status

Nearest

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tauromachy
Taurotragus
Taurotragus derbianus
Taurotragus oryx
Taurus
Taurus the Bull
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Tautoga
Tautoga onitis
Tautogolabrus
Tautogolabrus adspersus
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