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   Taut , a. [Dan. tæt; akin to E. tight. See Tight.]
    (Naut.) Tight; stretched; not slack; -- said esp. of a rope that is tightly strained.
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   Snug; close; firm; secure.
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   Taut hand (Naut.), a sailor's term for an officer who is severe in discipline.
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