tautness

/ˈtɔtnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being tight, stretched, or tense.
    • The tautness of the drum skin affected the sound.
    • The tautness in her shoulders showed she was stressed.
    • He checked the tautness of the tent ropes before the storm.
  2. The quality of being concise, controlled, or disciplined (figurative).
    • His writing style is known for its tautness and clarity.
    • The tautness of the screenplay kept the audience engaged.
    • The coach demanded tautness in every play.
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