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Tautness Definition & Meaning

tautness
noun
  1. the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
  2. lack of movement or room for movement

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What does tautness mean?
the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body" lack of movement or room for movement
What part of speech is tautness?
Tautness is a noun.
How many definitions does tautness have?
Tautness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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