Taut vs. Tight — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Taut and Tight
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Taut
A taut object is one under tension. Taut is also a surname, and may refer to: Bruno Taut (1880–1938), prolific German architect, urban planner and author Max Taut (1884–1967), German architectTaut may also refer to: Tauț, a commune in Arad County, Romania Tăut, a village in Batăr Commune, Bihor County, Romania Taut International, sports drink company acquired by A.G. BarrTAUT, an acronym, may refer to: Tramways and Urban Transit, a monthly magazine published in the UK The complement of the SAT-problem; testing if a formula is a tautology, known to be co-NP-complete.
Tight
Fixed or fastened firmly in place
A tight lid.
Tight screws.
A tight knot.
Taut
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack
The fabric stays taut without adhesive
Tight
Stretched or drawn out fully
A tight wire.
A tight drumhead.
Taut
Pulled or drawn tight; not slack.
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Tight
Of such close construction as to be impermeable
Cloth tight enough to hold water.
Warm in our tight little cabin.
Taut
Flexed or not loose
Taut muscles.
Tight
Leaving little empty space through compression; compact
A tight suitcase.
A tight weave.
Taut
Strained or tense
Taut nerves.
Tight
Affording little spare time; full
A tight schedule.
Taut
Kept in good order; trim
A taut ship.
Tight
Closely reasoned or concise
A tight argument.
A tight style of writing.
Taut
Marked by the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something, such as language or detail
A taut movie script.
Tight
Fitting close or too close to the skin; snug
A tight collar.
A fit that was much too tight.
Taut
Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
Tight
(Slang) Personally close; intimate
"me and the D.A., who happen to be very tight with one another" (Tom Wolfe).
Taut
(of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
Tight
Experiencing a feeling of constriction
A tight feeling in the chest.
Taut
(of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
Tight
Reluctant to spend or give; stingy.
Taut
(figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
Tight
Obtainable with difficulty or only at a high price
Tight money.
Taut
Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
Tight
Affected by scarcity
A tight market.
Taut
(oenology) Strong; uncompromising.
Tight
Difficult to deal with or get out of
A tight spot.
Taut
(transitive) To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.
Tight
Barely profitable
A tight bargain.
Taut
Tight; stretched; not slack; - said esp. of a rope that is tightly strained.
Tight
Closely contested; close
A tight match.
Taut
Snug; close; firm; secure.
Tight
Chiefly British Neat and trim in appearance or arrangement.
Taut
Pulled or drawn tight;
Taut sails
A tight drumhead
A tight rope
Tight
Marked by full control over elements or subordinates; firm
Tight management.
A tight orchestral performance.
Taut
Subjected to great tension; stretched tight;
The skin of his face looked drawn and tight
Her nerves were taut as the strings of a bow
Tight
(Slang) Intoxicated; drunk.
Tight
(Baseball) Inside.
Tight
Firmly; securely.
Tight
Soundly
Sleep tight.
Tight
Snugly or with constriction
My shoes are laced too tight.
Tight
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
A tight sponge; a tight knot
Tight
Unyielding or firm.
Tight control on a situation; tight clothing
Tight
Under high tension; taut.
Make sure to pull the rope tight.
Tight
(colloquial) Scarce, hard to come by.
I grew up in a poor neighborhood; money was very tight, but we made do.
Tight
Intimately friendly.
We've grown tighter over the years.
Tight
Miserly or frugal.
He's a bit tight with his money.
Tight
(of a space, design or arrangement) Narrow, such that it is difficult for something or someone to pass through it.
The passageway was so tight we could barely get through.
They flew in a tight formation.
Tight
Fitting close, or too close, to the body.
A tight coat;
My socks are too tight.
Tight
Of a turn, sharp, so that the timeframe for making it is narrow and following it is difficult.
The mountain pass was made dangerous by its many tight corners.
Tight
Lacking holes; difficult to penetrate; waterproof.
Tight
Well-rehearsed and accurate in execution.
Their marching band is extremely tight.
Tight
(sport) Not conceding many goals.
Tight
(slang) Intoxicated; drunk or acting like being drunk.
We went drinking and got tight.
Tight
(slang) Extraordinarily great or special.
That is one tight bicycle!
Tight
Mean; unfair; unkind.
Tight
Limited or restricted.
We had a very tight schedule.
Tight
(obsolete) Not ragged; whole; neat; tidy.
Tight
(obsolete) Handy; adroit; brisk.
Tight
(poker) Of a player, who plays very few hands. en
Tight
(poker) Using a strategy which involves playing very few hands. en
Tight
Intimate, close, close-knit.
Tight
A car with understeer, primarily used to describe NASCAR stock cars.
Tight
Angry or irritated.
Tight
Firmly, so as not to come loose easily.
Make sure the lid is closed tight.
Tight
Soundly.
Good night, sleep tight.
Tight
(obsolete) To tighten.
Tight
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open; as, tight cloth; a tight knot.
Tight
Close, so as not to admit the passage of a liquid or other fluid; not leaky; as, a tight ship; a tight cask; a tight room; - often used in this sense as the second member of a compound; as, water-tight; air-tight.
Tight
Fitting close, or too close, to the body; as, a tight coat or other garment.
Tight
Not ragged; whole; neat; tidy.
Clad very plain, but clean and tight.
I'll spin and card, and keep our children tight.
Tight
Close; parsimonious; saving; as, a man tight in his dealings.
Tight
Not slack or loose; firmly stretched; taut; - applied to a rope, chain, or the like, extended or stretched out.
Tight
Handy; adroit; brisk.
Tight
Somewhat intoxicated; tipsy.
Tight
Pressing; stringent; not easy; firmly held; dear; - said of money or the money market. Cf. Easy, 7.
Tight
To tighten.
Tight
Closely constrained or constricted or constricting;
Tight skirts
He hated tight starched collars
Fingers closed in a tight fist
A tight feeling in his chest
Tight
Pulled or drawn tight;
Taut sails
A tight drumhead
A tight rope
Tight
Set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration;
In tight formation
A tight blockade
Tight
Pressed tightly together;
With lips compressed
Tight
Used of persons or behavior; characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity;
A mean person
He left a miserly tip
Tight
Affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow;
Tight money
A tight market
Tight
Of such close construction as to be impermeable;
A tight roof
Warm in our tight little house
Tight
Of textiles;
A close weave
Smooth percale with a very tight weave
Tight
Securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid;
The bolts are tight
Tight
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched;
A close contest
A close election
A tight game
Tight
Very drunk
Tight
Exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent;
A nasty problem
A good man to have on your side in a tight situation
Tight
Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures;
Rigorous discipline
Tight security
Stringent safety measures
Tight
Packed closely together;
The stood in a tight little group
Hair in tight curls
The pub was packed tight
Tight
Firmly or tightly;
Held fast to the rope
Her foot was stuck fast
Held tight
Tight
In an attentive manner;
He remained close on his guard
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