tightly drawn; tense; not slack. emotionally or mentally strained or tense: taut nerves.

What taut means?

1a : having no give or slack : tightly drawn a taut rope. b : high-strung, tense taut nerves. 2a : kept in proper order or condition a taut ship. b(1) : not loose or flabby taut skin.

What is an example of taut?

The definition of taut is pulled or stretched tight. An example of taut is a strong wind pulling the sail tight on a boat. An example of taut is a person's smile being pulled into a straight line.